Upper Joffre Lake Campground

Current notices from the source

Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Use Management Strategy: Complete — BC Parks, in partnership with the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua, has developed a Visitor Use Management Strategy (Joffre VUMS) to manage visitor use at Joffre Lakes Park. This strategy builds on the 2019 Visitor Use Management Action Plan for Joffre Lakes Park and provides long-term direction for management of Joffre Lakes Park.

Dogs prohibited at Joffre Lakes to protect park — To protect the environment and wildlife at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, dogs and other domestic pets are prohibited. Information Bulletin

Be aware of thieves — Lock up securely. Do not leave any valuables or personal information in vehicle while visiting the park. Report any suspicious activity, theft, or damage to the police.

No parking along Highway 99 — Highway must remain clear for safety and maintenance. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed at owner’s expense.

Bring your own toilet paper — As of July 1, 2021, BC Parks will no longer supply toilet paper to the Joffre Lakes backcountry outhouse facilities at Middle Joffre Lake and Upper Joffre Lake Toilet paper will continue to be provided for the main parking lot and overflow parking lot outhouse facilities. Information is included in the Garibaldi backcountry education module . For more backcountry ethics, check out AdventureSmart.ca and our Backcountry Visitor Guide .

Park-use permit required for any commercial operations — A park-use permit is required for any commercial operations within provincial parks and protected areas in the province of British Columbia, including operations such as bus tours and guiding. Operating without a park-use permit is a violation of the Park Act and could result in fines and/or further administrative enforcement. Any reference to commercial operations occurring within provincial parks and protected areas must also be removed from websites, advertisements, and social media sites until a valid park-use permit has been issued. For futher information on obtaining a Commercial Recreation – Park Use Permit, please visit the portal below.

Day-use passes required daily May 11 to October 25, 2026 — Day-use passes are required daily for Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park May 11 to October 25, 2026, outside of closure periods. Park access depends on snow after October 25.

Backcountry camping reservations open May 12 for arrivals starting June 15 — Backcountry camping reservations for Upper Joffre Lake Campground will be available beginning at 7 am PT on Tuesday, May 12 for arrivals beginning June 15, 2026. Reservations can be made on a three-month rolling window.

Park closed to recreational visitors June 20 to 27 and September 8 to 30, 2026 — To recognize the importance of the Pipi7íyekw /Joffre Lakes Park area to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, the park will be closed to recreational visitors and the general public from June 20 to 27, and September 8 to 30. These periods will provide space for the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua to connect with the land. Day-use passes are not available during these periods.