Callaghan Lake
Squamish-Lillooet · BC
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 18, 2026
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Land manager
BC Parks
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Where it is
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Province / territory
BC
County
Squamish-Lillooet
Elevation
3,944 ft
Coordinates
50.19215, -123.18319
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Published record details
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Park size
2691 ha
Year established
1997
Official park name
Callaghan Lake Park
Current notices from the source
Gate is open and road is snow free
Grizzly and black bears live here! Avoid bear encounters — Report bear sightings and aggressive wildlife to the Conservation Officer Service RAPP line toll-free at 1-877-952-7277 . What to do if you see a bear Learn more about bear safety and backcountry etiquette Stay safe in bear country and help keep bears wild.
Limited parking available — Callaghan Lake receives high numbers of visitors on weekends and holidays. Parking in the day-use and camping area is limited, and the site may become congested during peak times.
Dogs only permitted in day-use and camping area — Dogs and other domestic animals are only permitted in the day-use and camping area. Dogs are not permitted in the Cirque Lake Basin. This helps to protect grizzly habitat, prevent bear encounters, and maintain park values. Dogs in boats or other floatation devices are allowed.
Activities the source lists
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Pets on leash
- Hunting
- Winter recreation
Facilities as published
- Callaghan Lake has a very rough, undeveloped gravel boat launch. You can leave your boat in the water or on the beach overnight, at your own risk. There is no dock or marina to moor boats. Waterskiing is not allowed.
- Campfires are allowed only in fire rings provided at the frontcountry campground. Please follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. Do not gather firewood in the park as this is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is a habitat for plants and animals and adds organic material to the soil. If you bring firewood, buy it locally. Wood from other areas can spread invasive species. To learn more, visit Buy Local, Burn Local .
- There is a day-use area at the campground, but there are no picnic tables. For more information, see the frontcountry camping section.
- This park has one pit toilet near the frontcountry campground. During winter, BC Parks does not maintain the toilet, due to access issues. However, the toilet was upgraded in 2025 to allow for winter use.
Camping information as published
- Callaghan Lake Park includes a small frontcountry campground at Callaghan Lake and in the day-use area. The term ‘frontcountry’ refers to any area within 1 km of a highway or park road. The campground is at the end of the access road. It is accessible by high-clearance vehicle during snow-free months (usually from mid-June to the end of October). There are eight campsites, which are suitable for tents or campers. Campsites are available exclusively on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are not available for this campground. BC Parks does not charge any fees for camping here. Camping is only allowed at the designated frontcountry campground, to prevent encounters with grizzly bears and to protect grizzly habitat. Camping is not allowed anywhere else in the park, including at Cirque Lake. This is an informal campground with very limited facilities. The closest store is in Whistler, approximately 20 km away. There is a single pit toilet for the entire campground. There are no garbage facilities, so always pack out what you pack in. Store garbage and other wildlife attractants securely, especially when you are away from your site. For more information, see the camping section of the wildlife safety page. Each campsite has its own fire ring. Campfires are allowed only in fire rings, and only when no fire ban is in place. For more information, see the campfires section of this page. BC Parks is conducting an ongoing, long-term revegetation project in the area around the campground. Please keep out of closed areas around the campsites and stick to marked trails.
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Experience & practicality
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Experience
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5.0/ 10
Documented depth: 8 of 16 evidence weight, from 4 published facts. A low number means little is published, not that the place is poor.
Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking / canoeing
- Hunting
Practicality
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—/ 10
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Why
- Pets allowed
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground.
- Located in Squamish-Lillooet, BC at 3,944 ft.
- Source lists 4 recreation activities here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
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Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
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