Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park Campground
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park sits north of Pemberton off the D’Arcy Road and delivers a proper wilderness camp with a glacially fed lake, good-sized sites, and fire rings throughout. The campground runs roughly 86 sites spread across forested loops — it’s a BC Parks managed facility so you get pit toilets, picnic tables, and a bear cache setup. It fills on summer weekends but mid-week it’s quiet. The lake is fishable for rainbow trout. Elevation keeps it cooler than the valley, which matters in July.
Access is via the D’Arcy–Pemberton FSR network — mostly gravel but manageable in a stock rig in dry conditions. Snow can linger into late May. This camp sits within striking distance of the Duffey Lake Road and Carpenter Lake country, making it a useful overnight before pushing into the South Chilcotin trails. Reserve through BC Parks in peak season.
Glacial lake camp, gateway to Chilcotin.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Blackwater Creek Road, Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy), British Columbia Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 2100 ft |
| Nearest town | Pemberton, BC |
| Miles from pavement | 18 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 86 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |