Photo: BC Parks Lac La Hache Provincial Park
BC Parks inside Lac La Hache Parkwhat to expect
Lac La Hache is one of the most popular recreation lakes along Highway 97. There are many stories to explain how the lake was named. According to one, it got its name when a trapper lost his only hatchet axe while chopping a hole in the frozen lake. This area is rich in tales of 19th century fur traders, gold seekers and cattle ranchers. Miners searched for fortune using the Cariboo Wagon Road located east of the lake. Nowadays, Lac La Hache Park is a scenic stopping point for all to enjoy. Lac La Hache Park is located on Highway 97, 13 km north of the community of Lac La Hache. The long standing campground has flush toilets, tap water, a sani-station and a self-guided nature trail. The day-use area is located across Highway 97 on the shore of Lac La Hache and has an adventure playgroun…
Description: BC Parks
the basics
The campsites
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
Lac La Hache Provincial Park plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- BC Parks dump station
1 user-tagged water source, 1 user-tagged dump station on OpenStreetMap.
what to bring
This list adapts to Lac La Hache Provincial Park. no showers means a travel towel;
If Lac La Hache Provincial Park is full
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Crystal Springs Resort
- Helena Lake
- Ten-ee-ah Lodge
- Rail Lake
- Big Country Campground & RV Park
- Snag Lake
Plus 8 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.