Sasquatch Provincial Park
RV Guide
Introduction
Sasquatch Provincial Park is a charming 3,000-acre park located north of Harrison Hot Springs in the Coast Region of British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by a series of pocket lakes, birch forest, and mountain slopes, the park is a popular spot for outdoor recreation such as picnicking, wildlife watching, hiking, biking, and camping.
The park is home to three large campgrounds and a group campsite. The campgrounds are all big rig friendly but offer no hookups for RVs. With a focus on getting back to basics, the real draw card of this park is its tranquil natural setting. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as beavers, tailed frogs, black petaltail dragonflies, and mountain goat, while birders can spot bald eagles, woodpeckers, warblers, and vireos in the trees, marshland and along the lake shore. Also, the park is reputed to be the home of Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, so keep an eye out!
With beautiful lakes and a small pond, much of the activity at Sasquatch Provincial Park is water-based. Hicks Lake is incredibly scenic and offers an area for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and small boating while Deer Lake caters to boats with electric motors only. Head to Trouts Lake for a quieter day out with opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating, or you can pack a picnic and hang out at the nearby Green Point day-use area overlooking Harrison Lake. With a boat launch area, swimming area and picnic spot, it’s a great way to spend a sunny day.
RV Rentals in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Transportation
Driving
Sasquatch Provincial Park is located off Highway 7, six kilometers from Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada. Follow the road signs through the hot springs and Green Point until you reach the entrance of the park.
The road leading to the campgrounds is about a 3.5-mile (6 km) long unpaved washboard road. Drive slowly and keep an eye out for potholes. Take care when pulling into your campsite as the trees can make it difficult and there may be low-hanging branches.
Once you’ve set up your RV camp, you can get around by hiking or biking or by launching your boat and exploring one of the park’s many lakes. Parking is available at the Green Point day-use area, Trout Lake, and within the campgrounds for those staying overnight.
Parking
Public Transportation
Campgrounds and parking in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Campsites in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Alternate camping
Hicks Lake Group Camp
Hicks Lake Group Camp is located on the north-eastern side of Hicks Lake. The sites are all unserviced (no electricity, water or sewer hookups) with no facilities except a picnic shelter. Campers have access to a dump station in the park.
Hicks Lake Group Camp is open for camping from April to October. Walk-in winter camping not permitted if the gate is locked. Quiet hours have to be respected from 22h00 to 07h00, but generators can be used outside of the quiet hours. Sasquatch Provincial Park is pet-friendly, but pets need to be on a leash at all times except when swimming or in designated pet areas.
Hicks Lake Campground
The largest campground in Sasquatch Provincial Park, Hicks Lake Campground has 72 campsites for tents and RVs up to 32 feet. Longer sites up to 84 feet in length are available so call ahead to check if you have a big rig.
The sites are all unserviced (no electricity, water or sewer hookups), but there is a dump station in the park. Water taps are available throughout the campground but there are no hose threads for filling an RV water tank. Bringing your own or arriving with a full water tank is recommended.
Facilities include restrooms, two picnic areas, a swimming area, a children’s playground, an amphitheatre, and a boat launch area for launching boats with a maximum of 10 horsepower motors. Firewood is available. Quiet hours have to be respected from 22h00 to 07h00, but generators can be used outside of the quiet hours.
Lakeside Campground is open for camping from March to October. Most of the campsites can be reserved but there are some available on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in winter camping not permitted if the gate is locked. Sasquatch Provincial Park is pet-friendly, but pets need to be on a leash at all times except when swimming or in designated pet areas.
Lakeside Campground
Located on Deer Lake, the Lakeside Campground has 42 campsites for tents and RVs up to 32 feet. Longer sites up to 73 feet in length are available so call ahead to check if you have a big rig.
The sites are all unserviced (no electricity, water or sewer hookups), but there is a dump station in the park. Water taps are available throughout the campground but there are no hose threads for filling an RV water tank. Bringing your own or arriving with a full water tank is recommended.
Facilities include restrooms, a picnic area, children’s playground, and a boat launch area. Firewood is available. Quiet hours have to be respected from 22h00 to 07h00, but generators can be used outside of the quiet hours.
Lakeside Campground is open for camping all year round. Most of the campsites can be reserved but there are some available on a first come, first served basis. Sasquatch Provincial Park is pet-friendly, but pets need to be on a leash at all times except when swimming or in designated pet areas.
Bench Campground
Situated on Deer Lake, Bench Campground has 64 campsites for tents and RVs up to 32 feet. Longer sites up to 83 feet in length are available so call ahead to check if you have a big rig.
The sites are all unserviced (no electricity, water or sewer hookups), but there is a dump station in the park. Water taps are available throughout the campground but there are no hose threads for filling an RV water tank. Bringing your own or arriving with a full water tank is recommended.
Facilities include restrooms, an amphitheater, a playing field, and firewood. Quiet hours have to be respected from 22h00 to 07h00, but generators can be used outside of the quiet hours.
Bench Campground is open for camping from April to October. Most of the campsites can be reserved but there are some available on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in winter camping not permitted if the gate is locked. Sasquatch Provincial Park is pet-friendly, but pets need to be on a leash at all times except when swimming or in designated pet areas.
Seasonal activities in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Off-Season
Cycling
Campers can bring their own bicycles along to explore the unpaved roads of Sasquatch Provincial Park in the off season. However, make sure you stick only to the designated roadways and don’t damage any of the park’s flowers or undergrowth. Please note that wearing a bicycle helmet is mandatory in British Columbia.
Hiking
Sasquatch Provincial Park is a hiker’s paradise with two easy hiking trails and a free-roaming interpretive trail to explore. Take the two-mile (4 km) return Hicks Lake Trail around the scenic lake which takes about an hour and a half, or the one-mile (2 km) Deer Lake Trail which goes partway around the lake. The Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail is about a 500 meter loop and offers a great way to experience the fauna and flora of this provincial park.
Canoeing
Campers and day visitors can enjoy canoeing and kayaking at Sasquatch Provincial Park all year round. While canoes and kayaks are available to rent at Hicks Lake in the summer months, you can bring your own along during the off season. This time of year is great for wildlife watching when there aren’t any crowds around to disturb them. Keep your eyes peeled for all sorts of animals, from beavers to mountain goat.
In-Season
Fishing
Fishing is a popular pastime at Sasquatch Provincial Park. Anglers can enjoy trying their luck to catch a variety of fish in Hicks Lake, home to 10 species of fish from the salmon, sturgeon, catfish, smelt and stickleback families. Catches of rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook char are common. Please note that British Columbia fishing regulations apply and you will require a valid fishing license to fish here. During the summer months, kids under 16 years old can take part in a ’Learn to Fish’ program led by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia.
Swimming
There are several designated swimming areas within Sasquatch Provincial Park. During the summer months, the roped off swimming areas at Deer and Hicks Lake are popular because of their warm waters and lovely sandy beaches, while Harrison Lake tends to be cooler and it’s beach is rocky. High winds at Harrison Lake can come up quickly, making it a good spot for windsurfing. Swimmers itch may be present at Deer Lake and Hicks Lake. There are no lifeguards on duty so swimming at any of the lakes is at your own risk.
Boating
With a series of lakes, Sasquatch Provincial Park is ideal for water lovers so you can take your pick. Enjoy electric boating at Deer Lake which has a car-top boat launch or enjoy small boating (under 10 horsepower) at Hicks Lake. This scenic lake has a lovely sandy beach and swimming area as well as canoe and kayak rentals. The boat launch area at Hicks Lake is open all year round. Trout Lake is reserved for non-motorized boating, from paddle boarding to rafting, while Harrison Lake has no restrictions so you can enjoy water skiing, tubing, windsurfing and more.
