Golden Ears Provincial Park
Golden Ears Provincial Park
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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- Roland R63 contributionsAmazing awesome place!Great views and chillaxing provincial park! Soaking in all the wilderness has to offer. Lots of things to do and see! This park gets really busy during summer! Allouette Lake is accessible if you want to explore the area and maximize your visit.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten November 2, 2023
- Caroljj53Surrey, Canada44 contributionsFun with tired legs afterwardsThe North Parking lot and the road up to it is closed due to rain damage to the road. Park along the side of the road and walk in. Go earlier in the day as I find when I leave around noonish, I pass by many people, kids, dogs coming in. A good hike in. Younger people would say it is a nice walk 😄 I will go back in the summer.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten January 6, 2024
- KikiVancouver, Canada283 contributionsA moderate challenging hike with nice sceneryWe hiked the Lower Falls Trail and East Canyon Trail, totaling 10.7km with an elevation gain of 295m, taking 2 hours and 28 minutes . The overall route was relatively flat, but some sections had cobblestone paths, which were a bit tough on the feet. The Lower Falls Trail was easy to walk, with no difficulty at all. After reaching the waterfall, you can return the same way. The water at the waterfall was quite clear. Along the way, we saw a school taking children out for an autumn outing (seems like schools here often have outdoor activities on Fridays, they looked very happy). It only took us 30-40 minutes to reach the waterfall, and we felt it was too short, so we decided to climb up to the East Canyon Trail . The climbing section was the hardest part of the whole journey, requiring the use of hands and feet. Along the way, there were colored ribbons tied to trees indicating directions. The East Canyon Trail had a slight incline, overall relatively gentle, but with quite a lot of cobblestone paths. The park was quite humid, with small streams often flowing over the trail, making it damp. Along the way, you'll pass a small bridge with excellent scenery.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- Sandie ZCalgary, Canada52 contributionsIn the woods close to VancouverIn the forest right outside of Maple Ridge BC. Lots if trees. Walking paths, lake, clean well places tv sites. Washroom needs updating or better cleaning but good otherwise. Not many camping in September but quiet we liked that. Is in the flight path of airport. We’d go back again. Hard to get wood. The trucks kept passing our site and others for fire pit.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten September 20, 2024
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Caroljj53
Surrey, Canada44 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
The North Parking lot and the road up to it is closed due to rain damage to the road. Park along the side of the road and walk in. Go earlier in the day as I find when I leave around noonish, I pass by many people, kids, dogs coming in.
A good hike in. Younger people would say it is a nice walk 😄
I will go back in the summer.
A good hike in. Younger people would say it is a nice walk 😄
I will go back in the summer.
Written January 6, 2024
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Char M
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Sept 2024 • Family
I'm a senior with mobility issues, so want to let others know of my experience.
This was our first time at Golden Ears and were very excited to be so close to such a beautiful lake. We read over the BC Parks description of each the campsite and decided that we wanted a site along Gold Creek and close to the lake so we book North Beach Campground. The campsite diagram gave us the impression that we would have easy access to the creek and the lake.
When we arrived we discovered that we were indeed along the creek, but 200 feet above it (with a very steep drop/hill) with no access to the creek from our site. Also, we found the road to the lake at the top of a very steep hill which we did venture down. Unfortunately, I had knee problems for the next two days and the walk back up the hill was quite difficult.
Additional, there is no drinking water available at this campground and you need to drive over to a different campground to get it.
The area is beautiful, and we did enjoy our afternoon at the Day Use beach, but I wish the website would have mentioned these things so we could have booked and planned accordingly.
This was our first time at Golden Ears and were very excited to be so close to such a beautiful lake. We read over the BC Parks description of each the campsite and decided that we wanted a site along Gold Creek and close to the lake so we book North Beach Campground. The campsite diagram gave us the impression that we would have easy access to the creek and the lake.
When we arrived we discovered that we were indeed along the creek, but 200 feet above it (with a very steep drop/hill) with no access to the creek from our site. Also, we found the road to the lake at the top of a very steep hill which we did venture down. Unfortunately, I had knee problems for the next two days and the walk back up the hill was quite difficult.
Additional, there is no drinking water available at this campground and you need to drive over to a different campground to get it.
The area is beautiful, and we did enjoy our afternoon at the Day Use beach, but I wish the website would have mentioned these things so we could have booked and planned accordingly.
Written September 14, 2024
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Melanie A
Richmond, Canada51 contributions
Jul 2020
The setting is beautiful of course. The campground is well patrolled by the park managers. However the potholes in the road to the campground and around the campground at Gold Creek are up to 12 inches deep. The access to the beach from the campground is good except for the last bit at the beach. It is loose, sandy gravel on a steep slope. It is hard for those with mobility issues to get to the beach. The trail around the campgrounds are in need of some work too.Washrooms were clean.
Written August 16, 2020
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Kiki
Vancouver, Canada283 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We hiked the Lower Falls Trail and East Canyon Trail, totaling 10.7km with an elevation gain of 295m, taking 2 hours and 28 minutes .
The overall route was relatively flat, but some sections had cobblestone paths, which were a bit tough on the feet.
The Lower Falls Trail was easy to walk, with no difficulty at all. After reaching the waterfall, you can return the same way. The water at the waterfall was quite clear.
Along the way, we saw a school taking children out for an autumn outing (seems like schools here often have outdoor activities on Fridays, they looked very happy).
It only took us 30-40 minutes to reach the waterfall, and we felt it was too short, so we decided to climb up to the East Canyon Trail .
The climbing section was the hardest part of the whole journey, requiring the use of hands and feet. Along the way, there were colored ribbons tied to trees indicating directions.
The East Canyon Trail had a slight incline, overall relatively gentle, but with quite a lot of cobblestone paths. The park was quite humid, with small streams often flowing over the trail, making it damp. Along the way, you'll pass a small bridge with excellent scenery.
The overall route was relatively flat, but some sections had cobblestone paths, which were a bit tough on the feet.
The Lower Falls Trail was easy to walk, with no difficulty at all. After reaching the waterfall, you can return the same way. The water at the waterfall was quite clear.
Along the way, we saw a school taking children out for an autumn outing (seems like schools here often have outdoor activities on Fridays, they looked very happy).
It only took us 30-40 minutes to reach the waterfall, and we felt it was too short, so we decided to climb up to the East Canyon Trail .
The climbing section was the hardest part of the whole journey, requiring the use of hands and feet. Along the way, there were colored ribbons tied to trees indicating directions.
The East Canyon Trail had a slight incline, overall relatively gentle, but with quite a lot of cobblestone paths. The park was quite humid, with small streams often flowing over the trail, making it damp. Along the way, you'll pass a small bridge with excellent scenery.
Written April 3, 2024
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Mrs M
Maple Ridge, Canada9 contributions
Oct 2021
We hike the many trails, but bikes and horses also have a venue.
All levels of fitness are welcome, from level lakeside and riverside, to gruelling mountain ascents.
We also kayak on Alouette Lake, mind the wind though!
All levels of fitness are welcome, from level lakeside and riverside, to gruelling mountain ascents.
We also kayak on Alouette Lake, mind the wind though!
Written January 23, 2022
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Lesley M
Banff, Canada12 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This part of the world is absolutely beautiful and this campsite has a lot of great scenery. A great place to go if you’d like to get away from the city and submerge right into the wilderness. There is no cell reception so it is also a great place to go for a technology cleanse. I am only leaving 3/5 stars because I did not find the staff helpful or understanding, and the layout of the campsite was not easy to navigate; For example, I could not find the showers (only the toilets) and I got lost on my way back from the beach.
Written June 11, 2024
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Catherine M
Montreal, Canada379 contributions
May 2021
We did the east canyon trail. Lovely little 2hr hike. Pretty easy other then one part heading down tothe fower falls. It is a pretty step downhill part. But it had beautiful view.
Written May 15, 2021
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Sandie Z
Calgary, Canada52 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
In the forest right outside of Maple Ridge BC. Lots if trees. Walking paths, lake, clean well places tv sites. Washroom needs updating or better cleaning but good otherwise. Not many camping in September but quiet we liked that. Is in the flight path of airport. We’d go back again. Hard to get wood. The trucks kept passing our site and others for fire pit.
Written September 20, 2024
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Carol K
Calgary, Canada125 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
This is a beautiful park with many spots to visit on a day trip as well as camping. We did a day trip and hiked up to the falls. Very long hike through the forest which was beautiful. Lots of places to stop along the way to take photos. Slight incline so wear good shoes. Really nice beach area along this trail. Parking is challenging so come early.
Written July 25, 2020
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SpenceAndHolli
Vancouver, Canada23 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
My wife and I camped (tent) overnight at the North Alouette campground, site D16. This park has 4 seperate front country campgrounds and we stayed in the largest of them. Though the sites are well seperated and private, the weekend that we stayed was full of kids and revellers so it was quite noisy. Perfect if you have kids and/or are alright with staying up fairly late. If not, weekdays might be preferrable as they will not be so busy at that time. We drove through the other campgrounds and they do not have the capacity for as many people so would likely be more quiet. Also, The Alouette campgrounds are the ones that have the Alouette beach access connected to them so this attracts a different crowd than other campgrounds might. This being said, the beach and lake are amazing to relax and swim in and have lots of adjacent picnic area. Water shoes are nice to have for the beach and lake.
Other notes:
-Firewood is expensive at this cmpground, $9 per small bundle. So, if you can find some to bring with you, you might be able to enjoy a fire for a longer period.
-Showers, toilets (some flush), and drinking water is avialable thoughout the campground.
-The small trial attached to Alouette Campground is a nice, short stroll that almost anyone can handle. Be prepared for mud if it has rained in the recent past though.
- The other trails in the park look amazing and we look forward to doing some more serious hiking there!!
-The day use area in the park would be a great place to go to hang out on the beach on a nice hot day and we will definitely consider this option too if we don't feel like staying in the campground overnight.
We hope this helps your planning. :)
Spencer and Holli
Other notes:
-Firewood is expensive at this cmpground, $9 per small bundle. So, if you can find some to bring with you, you might be able to enjoy a fire for a longer period.
-Showers, toilets (some flush), and drinking water is avialable thoughout the campground.
-The small trial attached to Alouette Campground is a nice, short stroll that almost anyone can handle. Be prepared for mud if it has rained in the recent past though.
- The other trails in the park look amazing and we look forward to doing some more serious hiking there!!
-The day use area in the park would be a great place to go to hang out on the beach on a nice hot day and we will definitely consider this option too if we don't feel like staying in the campground overnight.
We hope this helps your planning. :)
Spencer and Holli
Written July 27, 2012
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Trek06188272583
Abbotsford, Canada
I've had conflicting feedback by the staff at golden ears either it's a "yes" or they just don't know (since the fire ban on the 12th). I'd like to know if I may bring by backyard propane BBQ to cook, and my propane firetable for that firepit feel and for my daughter and me can melt marshmallows and tell stories before bed: the flames do not exceed 15cm as indicated, and it has an automatic dial shutoff switch.
Written July 15, 2024
Which is the quieter Tenting only site, if they have one?
Written May 31, 2019
They have them and they are large site ,provincial parks so they control the noise well ,book early it very popular
Written June 1, 2019
GoldenLL
Surrey, Canada
Which campsites are suitable for 24' RV?
How likely is it to get a spot this weekend (Sept 23, 1 night)?
Written September 21, 2017
looks like the 23rd is a Sunday, so I'd say you are vey likely to get a spot. most sites will be great for 24' ( I have a 25') enjoy!
Written June 26, 2018
maidenmonica
Steinbach, Canada
We would like to camp at Golden Ears over the long weekend. Arriving Thursday. All sites are totally booked, but there are some drive up sites available. Any experience whether we'd have a shot at getting one of those if we arrive early afternoon? We don't need a serviced site.
Written August 2, 2017
not a chance the campsite is full already for the long weekend
Written August 2, 2017
We are camping during the week at Gold Creek campground in Golden Ears and there is a lot of availability along the water sides for me to choose from. Does anyone know their favorite sites to recommended on the camp map? Thanks!
Written May 23, 2017
any along the water i prefer the larger ones right by gold creek itself it will get busy mid week
Written May 26, 2017
We are "wet behind the ears" visitors from England taking care of our 6 & 7 year old grandsons for day. We are travelling by car from Coquitlam. Is alouette a good area for us to take them to and can they take their bicycles?
Written September 8, 2016
There is much to do for kids at the park. Hiking, swimming, skipping rocks on the lake and looking for fish lakeside. Also it is a great place to teach kids about the local flora. A plant scavenger hunt can be lots of fun. There are wonderful rocks along the shore as well.
Written September 8, 2016
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