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Lac La Hache Provincial Park

BC Parks inside Lac La Hache Park
Lac La Hache Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Lac La Hache is one of the most popular recreation lakes along Highway 97. There are many stories to explain how the lake was named. According to one, it got its name when a trapper lost his only hatchet axe while chopping a hole in the frozen lake. This area is rich in tales of 19th century fur traders, gold seekers and cattle ranchers. Miners searched for fortune using the Cariboo Wagon Road located east of the lake.  Nowadays, Lac La Hache Park is a scenic stopping point for all to enjoy. Lac La Hache Park is located on Highway 97, 13 km north of the community of Lac La Hache. The long standing campground has flush toilets, tap water, a sani-station and a self-guided nature trail.  The day-use area is located across Highway 97 on the shore of Lac La Hache and has an adventure playgroun…

Description: BC Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterWashroomsPicnic tablesPicnic shelter
Recreation
Swimming poolPlaygroundBoat launch

find more: campgrounds with playgrounds near here →

Drive from Vancouver
305 km
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the campsites

Longest site
32 ft

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Lac La Hache Provincial Park plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

  • BC Parks dump station Dump station·303 m

1 user-tagged water source, 1 user-tagged dump station on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Partial Prohibition in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Cariboo area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
When you can reserve
Reservable through BC Parks. Sites open on a rolling 3-month window — book up to 3 months before arrival, with new dates released daily at 7am PT. BC Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 8 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.