The best camping near Mount Robson Provincial Park

BC’s second-oldest park, Mount Robson Provincial Park is home to a temperate interior rainforest with old-growth cedars, hemlocks, and white pines, as well as glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildflower meadows. Mount Robson stands like a guardian at the west entrance at an impressive 3,954 meters high, overlooking world-class hiking and camping opportunities including the Berg Lake circuit. You might also catch a glimpse of a grizzly bear or mountain goats scrambling around this UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Best for serious hikers and climbers: Berg Lake is a world-class destination.
• Best for families: Robson Meadows is the largest of all campgrounds and allows group camping.
• Best for RVs: Robson River is near the visitor centre.

1. Campsites can be booked by phone or on BC Parks’ Discover Camping website.
2. Lucerne Campground, Mount Robson Meadows, and Robson River Campground have reservable campsites, first-come, first-served options, and walk-up sites. The Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit can be booked up to two days in advance.
3. The Berg Lake Trail is only reservable in advance for bookings between May 15 and September 30. Reservations open in January, and they fill quickly. During the rest of the year, from October 1 to May 14, day passes, fees, and overnight permits aren’t required.

The best time of the year to see the waterfalls roaring is during spring run-off from late May to late June, while the best time to see alpine meadows filled with wildflowers is from mid-June to mid-August. July through mid-September are best for hiking the Berg Lake Trail. From October 15 through March 15, the park’s staff, campgrounds, and water aren’t available, but trails and backcountry camping are open without fees, permits, or passes. If you want to get away from crowds, winter may be your time to see frozen waterfalls, but frontcountry campgrounds are closed.

• Most of the trails cross hazardous terrain such as uneven grade, slippery rocks, wet logs, and fast-flowing water.
• Gathering or harvesting anything in the park is illegal. Mushrooms can be harmful if ingested.
• All water in the park should be boiled, filtered, or treated before use.
• The nearest hospital on the west end of the park is in McBride, 90 kilometres west of the park on Highway 16. For those camping or hiking at the east end of Mount Robson Park, the Jasper townsite hospital is closest at 35 kilometres away.
• The first inhabitants referred to the Robson Valley as “Yuh-hai-has-kun,” or “The Mountain of the Spiral Road,” for its layered appearance.

For those seeking tranquility and incredible scenery, camping near Maligne Lake is a dream. The Maligne Lake camping experience encompasses the awe-inspiring beauty of glacier-fed waters, lush forests, and abundant wildlife, creating an unforgettable getaway.