Sxótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park is a stunning destination located 150 kilometers east of Vancouver in British Columbia's upper Chilliwack River Valley. The park offers a unique blend of accessible frontcountry camping and remote wilderness experiences.
The park features 182 frontcountry campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire grills, water hookups, dump stations, and toilet facilities. Visitors enjoy a playground, sandy beach, and a boat launch for vessels under 20 feet.
Surrounded by old-growth forested slopes and spectacular subalpine alpine ridges, Chilliwack Lake provides dramatic natural scenery. The park offers 40 kilometers of hiking trails ranging from lakeside walks to mountain vistas, enabling visitors to explore diverse terrain at varying difficulty levels.
Water-based activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, motorboating, and windsurfing. Land-based pursuits encompass fishing for Dolly Varden and trout, wildlife viewing, horseback riding on the Trans Canada Trail, and cycling.
For those seeking deeper wilderness experiences, backcountry camping is available at Greendrop, Lindeman, Flora, and Radium Lakes. Interpretive programs enhance visitor experiences. The park experiences afternoon winds and strong currents; visitors should check conditions before water activities. This accessible yet adventure-rich destination combines comfortable campground facilities with extraordinary natural beauty.