Roads and Access
Florence Lake Forest Service Road is an active industrial road. It is gravel and has bumps and potholes. It can be muddy after heavy rain and dusty during the dry season. Good tires are recommended to avoid flat tires.
Sayres Lake has a steep hill for the last 2km, all types of vehicles get up there but depending on your setup you may need a 4wd.
Forest Service Roads (FSRs) are not maintained by us. It is up to Mission Forestry to maintain and repair these roads.
The sites vary greatly in size and shape, and it depends on how good you are at maneuvering your vehicle. We recommend that if you are unsure about fitting in a site or unsure about the road conditions and suitability of your rig that you drive up and look for yourself.
We have divided the site sizes into three categories, but it is difficult to specify if you can fit due to the range of factors involved.
Very Small site - tents, truck and camper, or very small trailers
Small site - trailers up to 18' in length
Medium site - trailers up to 24' in length
Large site - trailers above 24' in length
Go to the campground pages on this website and see the maps of the campsites. Click on each site number for more information about the size and other site specifics.
Site Services
There are no flush toilets at the campsites, there are pit toilets for washroom facilities. You must bring your own toilet paper and extra water for handwashing or hand sanitizer.
These are rustic campsites, none of the sites have electricity, sewer or any type of water tap.
There is no running water at the campsites. You will have to bring your own water to the sites.
These are rustic campsites, none of the sites have electricity, sewer or any type of water tap. The sites have pit toilets for washroom facilities. You must bring your own water, toilet paper, extra water for hand washing or hand sanitizer.
We try to supply firewood for sale at the campsites, but we do get sold out sometimes.
You can bring clean firewood to the campsites. No pallets, wood with nails or screws, painted wood, plywood, pressure treated wood, or oversized pieces.
Leave your giant log rounds at home, you cannot split them, and then the Host is left to deal with them. Take your wet firewood home with you.
- Follow any of B.C.'s fire bans and restrictions
- Follow B.C.'s campfire regulations (PDF, 1.7MB) poster and respect the use of fire for stoves and campfires (PDF, 471KB) poster
- Do not cut trees or remove wood from the site
- Do not light campfires during strong winds
- Keep campfires small (0.5 m x 0.5 m) and within campfire rings provided
- While campfire is lit, keep eight liters of water and hand tools close by
- Do not leave campfires unattended
- Before leaving, extinguish fires and make sure campfire bed is cool to the touch
- Report wildfires or unattended campfires by calling *5555 on a cell phone or 1-800-663-5555 toll free
There is no cell phone service at the campsites. Sometimes spotty reception is available down by Stave Lake, it is not reliable.
You are welcome to bring your star link, however all your gear must be in the developed portion of your campsite. Sorry no cords/cables, routers or dishes set up or ran outside of the developed portion of your campsite.
There is no garbage disposal available onsite. You pack it in- You pack it out.
Keep all refuse and recycling in bins or containers and keep it stored where it is not accessible to wild life.
The gates close at 10pm and open at 8am.
Gates will only be opened after hours for emergency purposes.
If you arrive back after the gate has been closed, or if you wish to leave early in the morning before the gate opens, you will have to park your vehicle outside the gate and walk to/from your site. If you must park outside the gate, please use care when parking and do not block the gate or surrounding roads as these need to be kept clear for emergency vehicles at all times. If you park in front of the gate or block access on roadways you risk being towed at your expense.
Be mindful that you will be coming/going during quiet time, so please be considerate when walking to and from your vehicle. If a disturbance is created you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
Check out time is 12:00pm, Check in time is 2:00pm
During the summer months, the sites are often booked back to back and we need time to check the site to ensure it is ready for the next camper. With many campers all checking-out at noon, reservation holders may not be able to check-in early. If you have a reservation, please do not arrive at the campground prior to 2 pm.
You must respect the peace and quiet of others at ALL times.
Let the sound of nature prevail. If you are disturbing another campers experience with loud voices, loud music, prolonged running of a generator ect, then you are being too loud. Please remember sound travels further at night. Most of our campsites are popular with families and have small children. They have a right to a good nights sleep just as you do.
Rock Creek - Quiet time 10pm-8am
Kearsley Creek - Quiet time 10pm-8am
Rocky Point - Quiet time 10pm-8am
Sayres Lake - Quiet time 10pm-8am
South Sayres - Quiet time 10pm-8am
Tip: Walk to the front of the next site closest to you, if can hear music and loud voices coming from your site than you are being too loud.
Reservations
The reservation system is online and is available 24 hours a day. The reservation system goes live at midnight rolling forward for each new day.
Reservations can be made NO MORE than 30 days in advance of your arrival date. When making a reservation the 30 days prior to arrival applies to your check-in date only, not your check out date. Campers can enjoy their stay for a maximum of 14 days. For example, a camper could make a reservation on June 1 with an arrival date for June 25, and then camp for 14 days.
Reservations must be made not less then 7 days prior to arrival date.
Reservations in our Group Site, can be made anytime during the current season that camping will take place, therefore the 30 day rule does not apply to Group Site.
Click here for more information about Reservations
A one time reservation fee is charged per reservation. This is in addition to your regular camping fees.
Reservation fees are $18 per single site, $28.00 per double site, $75.00 pre group site. Reservation fees are non refundable and non transferable.
Recreation Sites and Trails BC has a No Show Policy with regards to reservations (this is a government policy).
Reservations are held until 10pm of the scheduled check-in date. If the reservation holder does not arrive by 10 pm on the arrival date, the entire reservation will be forfeited. NO REFUND will be provided and the site will become available to first come, first served campers.
If you arrive after 10 PM or the following day and wish to camp your reservation will no longer be valid, if a site is available you will have to pay to camp as a first come, first served camper.
In addition to us not being permitted to hold sites when a reservation does not show up, the public is aware of this policy and often they are waiting in line for these sites.
No exceptions will be made.
The Host(s) on site have a record of all incoming reservations. Upon check- in advise the Host you have forgotten or lost your confirmation. Provide them with your ID so they can verify you are the reservation holder and they will be happy to check -you in and provide you with your Recreation Site Camping Permit. This permit must be displayed on the dash of your vehicle.
Yes, however upon signing in with the Host you will be required to show picture ID to prove that you are the reservation holder. The name on your picture ID must match the reservation holder. The Host will update your license plate # for your camping permit upon check in.
We cannot make any changes to your reservation. As long as your camping party does NOT exceed the maximum occupancy limit for your reservation, it is ok if you originally selected for less than the allowable limit for that chosen site. Please advise the camp Host(s) upon check in so they can update your camping permit to correctly reflect the number of guests in your camping party.
CAPACITY LIMITS - Single Campsite (includes one vehicle) max site occupancy 6 people on campsite
Double Campsite (includes two vehicles) max site occupancy is 12 people on campsite
Extra vehicles are $18 per night (cash only accepted on site)
No. If you reserve more than one site under one name you risk cancellation of all your sites. Each site must have all the information required during the booking process, including valid license plate number for the vehicle that will occupy the site.
It is not possible for one person to occupy multiple sites at the same time, RSTBC requires that each campsite or booking has a valid permit holder and it cannot be the same person for a bunch of sites.
Please understand you will be turned away onsite if your identification and license plate number does not match the information on the reservation confirmation , no refund will be provided.
Reservations are non-transferable. No exceptions. Reservations cannot be resold, transferred or "given" at anytime, and will be rendered void and no refund will be provided. The Hosts on site reserves the right to ask for identification to verify the confirmed reservation holder upon check-in.
Sorry, but we cannot provide refunds or change your reservation dates based on factors that are beyond our control. This includes, but is not limited to: work schedules and issues, intense weather, smoke, vehicle/trailer issues, medical reasons, change of plans, personal reasons, forgetting about or abandoning your reservation, vacating your campsite earlier than planned, or campsite evictions.
In keeping with fairness and consistency of the reservation system and rules/policies, please understand that no exceptions will be made. We understand unforeseen circumstances can occur, and we sympathize; however, we are not responsible for such situations and the reservation policy is clear.
Reservations are non-transferable. If you arrive to the campground and want to switch from your reserved site to a different available site, you can switch to that site, but you will have to pay the camping fees again for the new site.
You will not get a refund for your fees paid on the site you had reserved. Your reserved site will be rented to first come first served campers.
Yes. The no more than thirty days in advance of your arrival applies to your check-in date only. Campers may enjoy their stay up to a maximum of 14 days.
Please use the calendar BELOW the dates to select your Arrival and Departure Dates, or manually enter your dates.
Do not use the calendar beside the dates (it will not allow you to book an end date past 30 days, we are sorry for the inconvenience).
If a reserved site is not occupied, you should look at the reservations sign posted on the table to see what date the next camper is arriving. You can occupy the site until the morning of the next arriving reservation.
You must be camping and your site must be occupied overnight.
Reserved and First Come First Served sites must be occupied, starting on the arrival date. If no one is occupying your reserved site it will be forfeited at 10pm of your arrival date. You cannot just setup a tent or park a trailer and then come back days later. Sites must be occupied by an adult the entire duration of the reservation.
You cannot hold a site for someone else. Holding a site for someone or leaving a tent or trailer in a site unattended overnight is NOT permitted even if the site is paid for.
Forest Recreation Regulations:
A person who brings a tent or recreational vehicle to a recreation site and does not camp, is in contravention of the Forest Recreation Regulations 20 (1)(c); as per below:
Limitations on occupancy and use
20 (1) A person who camps at a recreation site where a fee for camping is required under section 22 must
(a) camp in a campsite;
(b) occupy only one campsite;
(c) not leave personal property on a campsite unless the person is camping, under the authority arising from payment of the camping fee, at that campsite, or has been authorized to leave the property on the campsite by a recreation officer.
Any personal property or recreational vehicles that are left on site for the purpose of site-claiming may be removed or towed, at the owners expense.
Any camping fees paid, will be considered forfeit and no refund will be provided.
Reservations in our Group Site, can be made anytime during the current season that camping will take place, therefore the 30 day rule does not apply to Group Site.
If you reserved for 1 night but were charged for more, please check your reservation confirmation email and review the Reservation Policy located on the Reservation page
- There is a Reservation Fee charged on all reservations
- You may have been charged the 2 night minimum weekend charge or the 3 night long weekend charge
- If you have checked all of the above, please contact us via email with your reservation confirmation number
Motorized Recreation
IDLE IN IDLE OUT Rock Creek and Rocky Point - You can drive your ORV into the campsite and must not exceed posted maximum speed limit 10/km.
Kearsley Creek - No Off Road Vehicles allowed in Kearsley Creek Recreation Site. They must be trailered in/out.
Sayres Lake - No Off Road Vehicles allowed in the main campsite area. You must park at the top near the Host site. ORV's are allowed in the upper camping area for registered campers only, sites 32-39 nand must idle in- idle out.
You must have insurance, wear a helmet and follow all provincial regulations. The campsites are not for cruising around though, so you are limited to riding into your campsite and out of your campsite to access the logging roads. Anyone caught making trails in the campsites will be asked to leave and no refunds will be provided.
If you are causing a disturbance the Host will revoke your privilege and you will not be able to ride in and out of your campsite any longer. You will have to trailer your ORV in and out.
If you are not a registered camper with a valid Recreation Site Permit coming to and from your site, you will not be allowed to drive your ORV through the Recreation Sites to take a look. It causes to much noise, dust and stink and creates safety issues for campers and children who quite often are walking or playing on roadways. You will be able to park near the Host site and walk around to take a look.
Long Weekend Minimum
Long weekend minimum charge.
3 night holiday rates applies to all long weekends for first come, first served and reservations.
If you are making a reservation and only reserve 1 or 2 nights on a Long Weekend, the system will automatically charge you the 3 night Holiday Rate. This will NOT automatically change your reserved dates. Your reservation is only for the dates you choose, regardless of how many nights you are charged for due to minimum charge requirements.
Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) recognizes the need to manage our recreational sites for the recreating public. Due to the increased pressures associated with long weekend camping availability, the Chilliwack Forest District RSTBC has chosen to implement a 3 night holiday rate for all long weekends (as outlined below) regardless if you stay 3 night or not.
- When the Statutory Holiday falls on a Friday, the 3 Night Holiday Fee will be for Thurs, Fri and Sat nights.
- When the Statutory Holiday falls on a Monday, the 3 Night Holiday Fee will be for Fri, Sat and Sun nights.
- When a statutory holiday falls on any other day than a Friday or a Monday, no 3 Night Holiday Fee applies.
Weekend Minimum Charge For Reservations -2 Night Minimum Charge applies applies for any reservation booked on a Friday or Saturday night (even if you only book one night) This minimum charge will NOT automatically change your reserved dates. Your reservation is only for the dates you choose, regardless of how many nights you are charged.
There is no 2 night minimum charge for first come, first served.
Other Questions
As of June 15, 2023 all our campgrounds have a $10 Visitor Fee, similar to other Recreation sites in the Chilliwack Forest District. The Visitor Fee must be paid in cash and will apply to ANY vehicle in the Recreation Site (excluding paid overnight campers). A limited number of visitors will be permitted in the campground, once our max occupancy is reached, no more visitors will be permitted on-site.
If you have family/friends planning to visit you at your site during your camping stay, please advise them of the visitor fee prior to avoid disappointment
With the exception of a limited day use area at Kearsley Creek, we do not have dedicated space for day users and we do not have picnic tables, firepits or garbage bins for waste. Campsites are for the use of paid over night campers only.
Devils Lake is located near the 2klm marker. There is a day use parking area and is free to use.
Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
Pets are allowed. They must be leashed. Pets must be well behaved, not loud, under control and in close proximity to their owners at ALL times.
The Host can direct you to leash your pet and/or direct the removal of your pet from the recreation site if the rules are not being followed or your pet is aggressive. Owners are responsible for their pets and their behavior. You must clean up after them. Please do not throw pet waste bags in the forest or on the bushes, it is a major attractant to bears and other dangerous wild life, you must pack it out with you.
Do NOT leave your pet unattended at your campsite, other campers don't want to hear your dog barking all day. This behavior will result in an eviction.
Your campsite fee includes one vehicle and six persons (including adults and children)
The host is allowed to restrict the number of people or vehicles in a site if they think that it is overcrowded or to noisy.
Campsites vary in size and shape, all your camping gear including tents must be on the developed area of your campsite and not blocking roadways or trails. We do not charge per tent.
The Stave West camping area is newish and bears/wildlife are still adjusting to the new campgrounds.
The public plays an important role reducing human/bear conflict by practicing No Trace Camping and properly storing attractants away from wildlife.
We have a strong mandate that eviction follows for any infraction/behaviors that leads to attracting or feeding bears which furthers their endangerment. This is non negotiable.
The Host on site is well trained and "bear aware" and can provide you with any further information you may require. Report bears, cougars and any dangerous wildlife to the Host on site.
Bears have an incredibly acute sense of smell and can smell the smallest item of food at great distances.
Bears are attracted to:
- Anything that has been cooked or your are about to eat
- Bird seed/feeders (please leave these at home)
- Dirty barbecues or camp stoves
- Any item associated with food prep or clean-up (dish rags, scrubbers, pots, pans, etc.)
- Dirty dish water and cooking grease. Do NOT dump in the bushes. There are bear proof bins located at the Host site for food waste, toiletries, diapers and dog waste bags.
- Garbage, wrappers, empty bottles, cans, condiments, or anything that has been in contact with food. (bring a sealable container to store these items safely so they are not accessible to wildlife)
- Containers for gas, oil, or other petroleum-products
- Pet food/bowls (store pet food and food bowls safely away when not in use)
- Do not put any food items in your tent or smelly attractants including tooth brush and tooth paste.
- Keep all food, coolers, refuse and recycling locked in a vehicle or trailer
- Coolers (regardless if they are empty)
- Bears have long memories, your campsite may be clean now but if a bear received a reward there earlier, possibly by another user, it may be back so always be vigilant.
Consumption of alcohol and smoking/vaping is permitted within your designated campsite and prohibited in all day use and common areas, this includes the waterfront, all roadways and trails.
Campers may enjoy their stay for up to a maximum of 14 consecutive nights. After 14 consecutive nights you must vacate and not be present on the recreation site for a period of at least 72 hours.