Golden Ears Park
exclusive access
One of British Columbia’s largest parks, Golden Ears is an exceptional destination for all sorts of recreation. The park features three large campgrounds and an extensive system of hiking and horseback-riding trails. Alouette Lake, meanwhile, is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating, and fishing.
The landscape of Golden Ears Park offers an excellent example of B.C.’s coastal western hemlock forest. The park’s extensive backcountry is mountainous and extremely rugged.
Special instructions
Protect bears by securing all food and garbage when away from your camp and at night
Bears are destroyed every year due to campers neglecting to properly manage their attractants. It is illegal to leave food and/or garbage unsecured and unattended. Store all food and scented items in a vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-proof locker. Campers failing to ensure their camp is secure of attractants may be evicted from the park and issued a violation ticket under the BC Wildlife Act. Please do your part to ensure the safety of your family, fellow campers, and the local bears, by keeping a clean camp!
No road access to northern portion of park due to washout just south of Gold Creek
Access to the northern portion of the park is no longer possible due to a road failure from heavy rains. Access to the following areas is impacted:
All other areas of the park remain open. Updates will be provided as more information is available.
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Boil water advisory for Alouette and Gold Creek Campgrounds
A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Boil, filter, or treat water before use.
Free day-use passes required Friday to Monday from May 3 to September 2, 2024
Day-use passes are required to visit:
Visit the day-use pass page for details.
