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Morton Lake Provincial Park

morton lake

BC Parks
Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

There is a reason the area northwest of Campbell River is called "lake country," that visitors to Morton Lake Provincial Park are sure to discover. From April to June and September to October, lake fishing for Rainbow, Cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout on Mohun Lake in the park can be excellent. While this park is popular with anglers, there is still plenty to do if fishing isn't your favourite pastime. During the summer, visitors can fill their days swimming, canoeing, boating or just lounging on the sandy beach at Morton Lake. Today little sign can be found of a devastating fire that burned more than 30,000 hectares of forest surrounding Morton Lake to the ground in 1938. The fire, which burned for more than one month, inspired a massive replanting effort the following year, during which …

the basics

waterflush toiletsaccessible
drive from vancouver
2.6h · 194 km
drive from calgary
10.8h · 811 km
drive from edmonton
12.1h · 906 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to morton lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about morton lake

does morton lake have electric hookups?
No. Morton Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is morton lake from vancouver?
Morton Lake Provincial Park is 194 km from Vancouver — approximately a 2.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at morton lake?
Yes. Morton Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at morton lake?
Peak season at Morton Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of morton lake.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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