Alouette Groupsite

Campgrounds in this park

• Alouette Campground
• Alouette groupsite
• Gold Creek Campground
• Golden Ears backcountry
• Golden Ears groupsite
• Golden Ears marine backcountry
• North Beach Campground
• Woodlands groupsite

Activities the source lists

• Hiking
• Swimming
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Interpretive programs
• Pets on leash
• Cycling
• E-Biking
• Waterskiing
• Windsurfing
• Horseback riding
• Climbing

Facilities as published

• Golden Ears Park features a trail specifically designed for wheelchair accessibility. The Spirea Universal Access Trail. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at all campgrounds and in the Alouette (South Beach) day-use area. There are wheelchair-accessible showers at Gold Creek and Alouette campgrounds. Four campsites at the Gold Creek campground are paved. Wheelchair access to the beach is also available from parking lot two at the Alouette (South Beach) day-use area.
• Golden Ears Park features a four-lane, cement-surface boat launch at the south end of Alouette Lake. The park also offers boat-accessible camping along the lake. For information, see marine-accessible camping . Vehicles and trailers can be parked overnight at the boat launch parking lot. There is no nearby marina to moor boats overnight. We do not recommend leaving your boat in the water overnight due to the risk of theft. Outside peak season, the water level in Alouette Lake can vary considerably due to water management by BC Hydro. Be especially careful when the water is low. Watch for submerged stumps and other obstacles. Day-use passes You may need a day-use vehicle pass to access Alouette Lake boat launch during peak season. If you have a valid reservation for overnight camping, you do not need a day-use pass. For details, please visit the day-use passes page.
• Campfires are not allowed in the backcountry and marine sites of Golden Ears Park. Please use a portable fuel stove for cooking. Campfires are only allowed in fire rings at: Alouette, Gold Creek, and North Beach campgrounds Alouette, Golden Ears, and Woodlands group campsites Do not gather firewood from anywhere else in the park. This is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals, and it adds valuable organic matter to the soil. You can buy firewood in the park from the park operator. If you bring your own firewood, please buy it locally, to avoid introducing invasive species. To learn more, visit Buy Local, Burn Local .
• Cold-water taps are available in Alouette Campground, Gold Creek Campground and at the West Canyon Trailhead. Taps are shut off in the winter. Unfortunately, there is no water available at North Beach Campground. Drinking water from taps is tested on a regular basis. For water testing information, please contact the park operator (see the contact section below for how to get in touch). You can download recent reports below: Annual Drinking Water System Report 2024: Park headquarters Water System [PDF] Annual Drinking Water System Report 2024: Gold Creek/Aloutette Water System [PDF] Annual Drinking Water System Report 2024: South Beach Water System [PDF] Annual Drinking Water System Report 2024: Rolley Lake Water System [PDF] All backcountry drinking water should be filtered, boiled, or otherwise treated before use. Wash all dishes and conduct personal hygiene at least 30 m from any water source. There is no permanent source of water past Alder Flats. Depending on the conditions, water can be melted from the snowfield in the northern shadow of the peak.
• There are four day-use beach areas on the shoreline of Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Park. All four are ideal for picnicking. Day-use passes You may need a day-use vehicle pass to access Golden Ears Park during peak season. If you have a valid reservation for overnight camping, you do not need a day-use pass. For details, please visit the day-use passes page. Alouette (South Beach) This vehicle-accessible area is at kilometre seven on the main parkway. It is open in summer with full services (flush toilets, drinking water taps, change house). In winter, it is open with minimal services (pit toilets only). We provide picnic tables in this area. Some of these picnic tables come with barbeque attachments. Please bring your own briquettes and barbeques as fires are not allowed. There is a sand-and-gravel beach with a seasonal roped-off swimming area. No lifeguards are on duty at this beach (or anywhere in BC Parks). Canoe, kayak, and pedalboat rentals are available. A special area for leashed dogs is between the boat launch and the canoe rental shop. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the main part of the South Beach day-use area. Campers Beach This walk-in area is next to Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds. Day-use visitors can park in the visitor parking lot beside the ticket booth. Dogs are not allowed in this area. There is a sand-and-gravel beach, which has a roped-off swimming area during peak season. No lifeguards are on duty. A water tap is available during the summer
• Pit and flush toilets are available at Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds and the day-use areas of this park. Only pit toilets are available at North Beach Campground. All flush toilets are closed during the winter. All designated backcountry camping areas and marine campsites have pit toilets. Toilet paper is not provided in backcountry pit toilets. Never put garbage in the toilets.
• There is a playground near the shower building at the north end of Alouette Campground.
• Golden Ears Park offers a sani-station. You can find this just off the main parkway, close to the campgrounds. It is usually closed from October 16 to March 31. Fees (per use) Sani-station $5 (must be paid at the ticket booth)
• Hot showers are available for no extra cost at the Alouette and Gold Creek campgrounds. There are no showers at North Beach Campground. All shower buildings are closed during the winter.

Camping information as published

• Backcountry camping in Golden Ears Park is allowed only at designated campgrounds. The term ‘backcountry’ refers to any area more than 1 km from any highway or park road. Some of the backcountry campgrounds in this park are accessible only by boat. For information on these campgrounds, please see the marine-accessible camping section of this page. The backcountry campgrounds that can be accessed on foot are: Viewpoint Beach Hiker’s Beach Alder Flats Halfmoon Beach Panorama Ridge (Golden Ears) You need a reservation year-round to camp at any of these hike-in backcountry campgrounds. To learn more about booking a reservation, see the backcountry camping reservations page. Campfires are not allowed in the Golden Ears backcountry. When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. Backcountry campground locations and facilities Site Location Facilities Viewpoint Beach 4.5 km on West Canyon Trail 20 tent pads, pit toilets, and bear cache Hiker's Beach 5.3 km on West Canyon Trail 20 tent pads, bear cache Alder Flats 5.7 km on West Canyon Trail 10 tent pads, pit toilets Halfmoon Beach 9.8 km on East Canyon Trail 30 tent pads, pit toilets and bear cache Panorama Ridge (Golden Ears) 10.7 km on Golden Ears Trail (near the emergency shelter) 10 tent pads, urine diversion toilet For a map of the campground locations see maps and location. Backcountry camping fees Camping fees (per night) $17 per adult (16+) $5 per youth (6 to 15) Free for children under 6 Non-resident fee • $20 per adult (16+) per trip within the park Additional fees apply for reservations. For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page.
• There are three vehicle-accessible campgrounds in Golden Ears Park: Gold Creek, Alouette, and North Beach. For a campground map, see maps and location . For photographs and descriptions of all the campsites, see camping.bcparks.ca . Gold Creek Campground is open year-round, road conditions permitting. Not all services and facilities are available in the winter. See advisories for road updates. Alouette and North Beach campgrounds are gated and locked outside peak season unless they are required as overflow. These campgrounds are for registered campers only. Golden Ears campgrounds are extremely popular and fill up most weekends during the summer. You can stay for a maximum of 14 nights per calendar year. Bears Bears are common in Golden Ears Park and everyone must do their part to keep people and bears safe. All campers must store and manage food, garbage, and all other scented items properly to keep from attracting bears into the campgrounds. Failure to do so may lead to fines or eviction. For more information on how to keep your campsite clean and safe, visit the Golden Ears bear safety page. Parking Two vehicles are allowed at each campsite. Both vehicles must be registered. There is no parking for extra vehicles within the park. Visitor parking lots are available for day-parking in each campground. Day-parking lots cannot be used by RVs and other camping vehicles. Reservations We accept reservations for all three frontcountry campgrounds. Reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 ( 1-519-858-6161 internationally). For more information, see the frontcountry camping page. In peak season (mid-May to mid-September), all drive-in campsites are reservable. None are set aside for first come, first served camping. Outside peak season, in spring and fall, some campsites at Gold Creek are reservable. In winter, no sites are reservable. See frontcountry campground
• Three group campsites are available for reservation in Golden Ears Park. For campground maps with groupsite locations, see maps and location . Please plan to have your entire camping party enter the park before the daily park closure time. Reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca or call 1-800-689-9025 ( 1-519-858-6161 internationally). To learn more about making a groupsite reservation, visit the group camping page. Parking on the road is forbidden as emergency vehicles need access to this area. For parking instructions, see the groupsite descriptions below. The three reservable group camping sites are: Alouette Golden Ears Woodlands Alouette This groupsite is near the boat launch by Alouette Lake. It is not suitable for larger RVs. Golden Ears This site, by West Canyon parking lot, includes a covered shelter. Designated parking spots are 30 m from this shelter. These have room for 12 cars and four small RV trailers. Woodlands This groupsite in the park’s north end is for both equestrian and regular use. It can fit two cars or a combination one car and one RV. Two additional parking stalls are available for visitors. Group camping fees Regular group rate (per night) $120 base fee $5 per adult (16+) for minimum 15 adults $1 per youth (6-15) Free for children under 6 Youth group rate (per night) $1 per person for minimum 12 people $50 minimum, $150 maximum Non-resdient fee $20 per group stay Additional fees apply for reservations. For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page. To qualify for youth group camping, your party must be associated with a school, recreation centre, or non-profit youth organization located in B.C. To learn more, see the group camping page.
• Golden Ears Park offers some campgrounds that are accessible only by boat. To use these campgrounds, you must register for a backcountry permit, except at East Beach. To camp at East Beach, you must book a reservation. To learn more about getting a backcountry permit, see the backcountry permit registration page. To learn more about getting a backcountry reservation, see the backcountry camping reservations page. Marine camping is allowed at designated campgrounds only. Campfires are allowed below the high tide line. There are no mooring facilities. All the campgrounds have pit toilets. Please take your garbage with you when you leave. Campground locations Four marine-accessible campgrounds are on the west shore of Alouette Lake: Alouette River East Beach (reservations required) Moyer Creek The Narrows Three marine-accessible campgrounds are on the east shore of Pitt Lake: Osprey Creek North Osprey Creek South Raven Creek For a map with marine campground locations, see maps and location . Marine-accessible camping fees Camping fee (per night) $5 per person Free for children under 6 Non-resident fee $20 per adult per stay When visiting marine-accessible sites, be respectful of the sensitive wildlife habitats, and learn how to stay safe using our marine visitor guide .
• Golden Ears Park offers winter camping at Gold Creek Campground , unless the park road is closed due to hazardous conditions. Alouette and North Beach campgrounds are closed throughout the winter. Before heading to Golden Ears Park, always check the advisories for park road closures. All winter campsites are offered on a first come, first served basis. They cannot be reserved. An attendant collects the fee and completes your registration on site. Payment is accepted in cash only. During the winter, the main gate is locked from 7 pm to 7 am, daily. During these hours, a staff contact number is posted on the main gate for emergencies only. Campers exiting the park cannot re-enter until after 7 am the next morning. Winter camping fees (per party) Winter season rate $13 per night $13 per night (B.C. seniors' rate) Non-resdient fee $20 per stay For more information on fees and on qualifying for different rates, visit the camping fees page.

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