B.C. govt. expands provincial park in Mission, adds more parking to Maple Ridge park, at cost of $800,000

* 17 new walk-in campsites, a communal shelter, bike racks, bear-proof storage and picnic tables

* 30 new parking stalls

* accessibility upgrades to the toilet and shower building, and service centres

* upgrades to the electrical and wastewater systems

The new campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, reservations will be required. The opening date for bookings will soon be posted online: https://bcparks.ca/rolley-lake-park/

In addition to the new campsites, Freshwater Fisheries BC worked with BC Parks to install a new fishing dock separate from the day-use area.

At Golden Ears Park, approximately 45 stalls have been added to the Gold Creek parking lot and approximately 25 stalls have been added to the West Canyon parking lot to help meet demand. The park draws approximately 875,000 visitors annually, and is known for its mountain scenery and easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, canoeing, swimming and camping.

Park visitors fish from the end of a dock at Golden Ears Park.

In addition to approximately 70 new parking spaces, the Fallen Giants Trail, which is located adjacent to the Gold Creek and Alouette campgrounds, has been realigned and rebuilt to a family-friendly multi-use trail.

People wanting to visit Golden Ears Park on the busiest days will need to get a vehicle day-use pass until Sept. 7, 2026. The passes are required to access areas beyond the Spirea trailhead from Friday to Monday until 3:30 p.m. People with a valid camping reservation do not require a day-use pass to access the park.

The total cost of the two projects is approximately $800,000.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

B.C. govt. expands provincial park in Mission, adds more parking to Maple Ridge park, at cost of $800,000

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