Bridge Lake Park
About this Park
Bridge Lake Park contains a small campground located on the south end of Bridge Lake, near the community of the same name. The area is important for local recreation and resorts, which use the area as a day hiking site.
Hiking, wildlife viewing and horseback riding occurs on the old logging and skid roads, which are overgrown and make excellent trails. Canoeing, swimming, boating and fishing are popular along the shoreline, which is quite open and has several small bays and inlets.
The park protects a large area of undeveloped shoreline and all islands in the lake but one. The lake and adjacent stands of Douglas fir and spruce has several bald eagle nests and active beaver colonies, and provides habitat for numerous species of birds, black bear, fox, coyote, mule deer, mink and river otter. The lake contains rainbow trout, kokanee, lake char and burbot, eagerly sought by anglers.
Bridge Lake Park was greatly enlarged from 11 hectares as a result of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land Use Plan Goal 2 process.
Safety information
- There is no drinking water available. Due to arsenic concerns, the well used for drinking water has been decommissioned.
Special notes
- The nearest public telephone is at Bridge Lake General Store.
- Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.
- ORVs are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.
Location notes
The park is located approximately 50 kilometres east of 100 Mile House.
At the south end of Bridge Lake, 51km east of 100 Mile House. Watch for signs along Hwy #24. The nearest communities are 100 Mile House, Sheridan Lake and Little Fort.
Activities
- 57:Swimming There is no roped off area for swimming at this park.
- 57:Fishing Bridge Lake contains rainbow, lake trout and burbot.
- 57:Canoeing Bridge Lake is popular with canoeists and kayakers.
- 57:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 57:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Bridge Lake Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 57:Waterskiing People can enjoy waterskiing on Bridge Lake and a boat launch is available in the park.
Facilities
- 57:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area with picnic tables, a pit toilet and a parking area.
- 57:Pit or flush toilets There are only pit toilets located throughout the campground and day-use area.
- 57:Boat launch A paved single-boat launch is provided in the day-use area down at the lake. There is a small parking area for vehicles and boat trailers.
- 57:Campfires Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- 57:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
51.48999, -120.69719 · South Chilcotin-Cariboo
Photos
Photo credit: Iain Robert Reid