Sasquatch Provincial Park - Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia

JY M.

Très bien

P C. (.

Hicks Lake Campground nice and got no problem at all with the ranger. With stunning lake and mountain view and you can enjoy water activity such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing and even fishing. There is a playground too for kids, dog friendly campsite off leash on site. Pit washrooms available. I will definitely keep coming back here and even stay longer. Campsite open till Oct 15, 2024 this year.

Karen G.

This is one of my favorite campgrounds. They have a beautiful quiet lake and the campground itself is peaceful and enjoyable.

The only downside is the unpaved road to the campsite, it is very bumpy; but if you're willing to drive down that road it is worth it.

Sheila M.

Went camping here one night mid week second week of September. No reservation since it requires 48 hr lead time. But of all the spots only about 10 were taken. We had the choice of lovely #7 or #10 lakeside. Wonderful hiking - we hiked to the beach at the east end of the lake, and then retraced our steps - to stay on a trail instead of taking the north side route which was an old logging road.

When you enter the campground, you need to check the bulletin board to see what spots are not reserved. They have a list, so snap a picture of it. The list is for a two day period - it was for the day we arrived and the day before.

If you find a spot with no reservation print out on the little reserved/address post of the spot - it either means the people used the spot and left or if after 11 am of the second day, the spot will be given up to other parties since the people who paid for the reservation did not arrive. It is pretty easy to find the friendly ranger to ask about a spot if this is the situation you find yourself in.

If you find a spot that is not on the list, then it is automatically available for you to take :). The ranger will come by later to collect payment.

Cash only, and have loonies/toonies for change.

Brent

Beautiful lake and great sites but confusing system. I rolled in only to find every site with a red reserved sign. It was odd because there was only a few people in the entire park and it was already 7:00. It was a ghost town with every site reserved. I drove around forever and couldn't find a site host to ask. I was about to leave but had nowhere else to go so I finally just parked in a site and a host eventually came around for payment. Turns out from what I understand the reserved sign means NOTHING. You have to find the announcement board, look at a printed sheet and find out which numbers are actually reserved. Take a picture of the papers and drive around looking at the site numbers to see if they are reserved. This process wasnt posted on the board or anywhere. Why even have the reserved signs, what purpose do they serve? Just make a sign that says 'find and refer to announcement board'.

Pradip G.

Sasquatch Provincial Park is truly a wilderness gem, offering a fantastic outdoor experience that my family thoroughly enjoyed. With two stunning lakes, Hick's Lake and Deer Lake, and an array of family-friendly hiking trails, it's a nature lover's paradise.

Our hike at Hick's Lake, which was around 6 km, was an absolute delight. Even my 7-year-old son had a blast, and that's a testament to how kid-friendly the trail is. The path meandered through lush forests with captivating glimpses of the lake, creating a perfect balance of adventure and serenity.

Hick's Lake itself is a marvel, and the beach was a great spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The day-use area can get a bit crowded, especially when the weather is nice, but it's understandable as the park is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Harrison.

We also camped at Sasquatch Provincial Park, and while some of the double sites were a bit challenging to navigate due to rocks, they offered a good level of privacy. The lack of cell service was a bonus, truly immersing us in the wilderness experience.

Deer Lake was a peaceful, lesser-known lake in the park. It provided a serene contrast to the more popular Hick's Lake, and we appreciated the tranquility.

One small hiccup was the lack of clear signage for the bench campground, but once we found it, we were pleased with our choice.

Sasquatch Provincial Park is a hidden wilderness paradise, offering outdoor activities for all ages and a great escape from the Harrison crowd. It's a place where you can truly disconnect and appreciate the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Jennie Y.

The Lakeside campground is located within a 5 minute walk to the small beach and Deer Lake. It’s about a 22km drive from Lakeside campground to Harrison Hot Springs in case you need to make any beer or grocery runs. The gravel road leading to the campground (approximately 5km) is full of potholes and we had quite the adventure weaving through them.

The campsites are really close together so there isn’t much privacy – especially the ones in the middle. We stayed at the site L40 in April 2019 and there was no shade or trees to tie onto to.

There are only outhouses there – no flush toilets or showers. There was a hand pump for water (the other taps were still closed for the season). The outhouses were kept very clean.

The highlight of the campground is definitely the close proximity to the lake and dock. There is a short hike that goes partially around the lake. Other than that, there is not much else to explore and see in this area. You do have the option of checking out the bigger lake – Hicks Lake.

The service people were incredibly friendly and on top of things. We bought bundles of wood from them (3 for $22).

Scott H.

Camped at Hicks Lake. Sites range in size but accommodated a 24' TT no problem. Taps available at a couple locations however there is a boil water advisory. Rangers were good, no issues with any other campers either. You get what you pay for here, the basics. If you want power, full time Rangers, hookups etc, go somewhere else.
In recent years the park management has been changed and improvements to trails, roads and campsites have slowly been undertaken. Nice to see some efforts put in to maintain this park.
Lake does not appear to be stocked this year, fishing was ok.
Trail around the lake had multiple trees down but the access road had the washouts from previous years fixed.