Top 5 Must-Visit Campgrounds Between Horseshoe Bay and Pemberton

✍️ By Karalee Greer | WBN News – Sea to Sky | April 30, 2025

🥇 1. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park (Near Pemberton)

Why it’s #1:

• World-renowned beauty – three turquoise glacier-fed lakes make this one of the most photographed places in B.C.
• Backcountry appeal – ideal for hikers seeking a remote but rewarding wilderness camping experience.
• Adventure-centric – attracts climbers, photographers, and serious outdoor enthusiasts.

🔗 Reserve: bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park

🥈 2. Alice Lake Provincial Park (Squamish)

Why it’s #2:

• Family-friendly – swimming beach, multiple trails, and picnic areas make it great for all ages.
• Lakeside access – enjoy canoeing, fishing, and loop trails around four small lakes.
• Well-maintained – full amenities including flush toilets and hot showers.

🔗 Reserve: bcparks.ca/alice-lake-park

🥉 3. Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Why it’s #3:

• Oceanfront campsites – one of the few places in B.C. where you can camp right next to the sea.
• Marine activities – popular for scuba diving, kayaking, and sunsets over Howe Sound.
• Proximity – just 40 minutes from Vancouver yet feels remote.

🔗 Reserve: bcparks.ca/porteau-cove-park

⭐ 4. Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park

Why it’s #4:

• Secluded alpine setting – a quieter, more remote alternative to busier parks.
• Great fishing & boating – stocked lake with rainbow trout and a peaceful boat launch.
• Old-growth forests – beautiful nature immersion with fewer crowds.

🔗 Reserve: bcparks.ca/birkenhead-lake-park

⭐ 5. Nairn Falls Provincial Park (Pemberton)

Why it’s #5:

• Epic waterfalls nearby – a short hike takes you to the powerful Nairn Falls.
• Riverfront sites – peaceful camping with the soothing sound of rushing water.
• Good basecamp – great location to explore both Whistler and Pemberton.

🔗 Reserve: bcparks.ca/nairn-falls-park

Karalee Greer - Publisher

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