Silver Lake Park
About this Park
Situated in the scenic Skagit Valley, Silver Lake Park is a small, undeveloped lakefront area. Visitors can enjoy fishing, picnicking and boating (10 horse power motor limit) against a spectacular mountain backdrop or take pleasure in a rustic camping experience.
Safety information
- Bears are very active in this park. Please read the bear safety information.
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided.
Special notes
- No dogs are allowed on the beach.
- ATVs and unlicensed motorbikes are prohibited.
Location notes
The park is located 12 km southwest of Hope in the beautiful Skagit Valley.
From the south: from Highway #1 watch for Silver Lake and Skagit Park signs approaching Flood-Hope Road (Exit #168). Follow the blue park signs, turn right onto Flood-Hope Road, travel approximately 1 km to turn right on Silver Skagit Road.
From the north: take either Exit #170 or #168 to Flood-Hope Road, and follow the signs to Silver Skagit Road. Travel this scenic route along the valley bottom, the first 2 km on pavement, the remainder on gravel. At 6 km watch for the park signs at a bridge on your right. Turn right and go over the bridge. It is 1 km in to the park.
Activities
- 158:Hiking There is only one short, 1 km trail, which follows the west side of lake down an old road bed.
- 158:Fishing While Silver Lake is not included in the park boundaries, it provides excellent trout fishing opportunities. The guidelines are catch and release only, use single barbless hook, and a 10 horse power motor limit. Licences are available for purchase in Hope, approximately 8 km away. Ice fishing is not recommended.
- 158:Swimming There is lake swimming available, however, there is no roped-off area. There are no wharves or docks available. Drop-offs occur.
- 158: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 the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
- 158: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 Silver 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.
Facilities
- 158:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area. There are no public shelters available. There is approximately one hectare of grassy area. There is a small rocky and sandy beach available. There are pit toilets, but no change houses. There are no campfires permitted in the day-use area and no barbeque facilities. The day-use area is available to foot traffic when gates are locked.
- 158:Pit or flush toilets This park has pit toilets located in the campground and day-use areas. There are no flush toilets or showers.
- 158:Drinking water There are two hand pumps available in the campground. Water is tested weekly and safe to drink unless posted otherwise.
- 158:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 158:Boat launch There is a two-wheel drive accessible, single-wide, gravel boat launch for small boats located near the day-use and campground areas. There is a parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, however, no overnight parking is available. Boats can be left in the water or beached overnight at owners own risk. A 10 horse power motor limit is in place for Silver Lake. There are no docks or marina. Waterskiing is not recommended.
- 158:Campfires Campfires are permitted in the campground fire rings only. While campfires are allowed, 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.
Location
49.31521, -121.41218 · South Fraser
