Purden Lake
BC Parks Limited
West Lake
BC Parks British Columbia
what to expect
West Lake is a day-use park where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking and, in the winter, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. A boaters beach complete with picnic tables, pit toilets and fire pits has been developed for boaters and water skiers. A swimming area is sectioned off. There is a volleyball net and horseshoe pit in the main day-use area. A group picnic site (capacity 100) with pit toilets and a picnic shelter with wood stove, horseshoe pits, fire circle and play field is available.
the basics
WaterFlush toiletsPet-friendlyAccessible
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
what to bring
This list adapts to West Lake. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about West Lake
- can dogs camp at West Lake?
- Yes. West Lake Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
- does West Lake have electric hookups?
- No. West Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is West Lake from Vancouver?
- West Lake Provincial Park is 496 km from Vancouver. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at West Lake?
- Yes. West Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of West Lake.
want to camp at West Lake?
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