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Alice Lake Camping: Sites, Booking & Cancellations
Sites and electrical hook-ups, booking windows, 2026 fees, the Four Lakes Trail and beaches, plus how to catch cancellations at Alice Lake near Squamish.
By CampPing
Updated June 10, 2026 · British Columbia
Alice Lake Provincial Park is a longtime family favourite just north of Squamish, about an hour from Vancouver. Warm swimming lakes, sandy beaches, an easy lake-to-lake trail, and a campground with showers and power make it one of the most comfortable spots in the Sea to Sky corridor.
That comfort and the short drive are exactly why it fills up. The useful questions are how the booking window works, whether you want a powered site, and what to do when the reservation page is already full.
Here is the practical version: sites and facilities, the booking details, 2026 fees, what to do once you are there, and how to improve your odds when Alice Lake is sold out.
Alice Lake camping quick facts
Sites and facilities
Alice Lake has 108 reservable frontcountry sites, 55 of them with electrical hook-ups, plus a group camping area. It is one of the better-serviced provincial park campgrounds in the corridor: two shower and washroom buildings, flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, an amphitheatre for summer programs, and the seasonal Beachside Café near the day-use area. That mix makes it an easy first camping trip for families or anyone who wants power and hot showers.
Things to do at Alice Lake
- Walk the Four Lakes Trail, an easy family loop linking Alice, Stump, Fawn, and Edith lakes.
- Swim or laze on Alice Lake’s two beaches, which warm up nicely in summer.
- Ride the trails. Squamish is a mountain-biking hub, with riding close to the park.
- Fish the lakes, paddle a canoe, or hike up DeBeck Hill for a viewpoint.
Before you go
- Alice Lake is a popular family park close to both Squamish and Vancouver, so summer weekends book up fast the moment dates are released.
- Facilities include two shower and washroom buildings, a playground, an amphitheatre, and the seasonal Beachside Café.
- The beaches and day-use area get busy on hot days; arrive early if you are visiting for the day.
- This is a frontcountry, family-focused park with no backcountry sites inside it. For backcountry in the corridor, nearby Garibaldi Provincial Park is the go-to.
- Bear country: store food and scented items securely and pack out garbage.
- Fees and service dates change. Confirm the latest on the BC Parks reservation page before booking.
How to get a site when Alice Lake is sold out
Alice Lake books up fast in summer, but cancellations happen all the time as plans change. Instead of refreshing the reservation page, tell CampPing the dates you want and we'll ping you the moment a matching spot frees up. Free email alerts, no credit card.
Watch Alice Lake for cancellationsAlice Lake camping FAQ
When can I book Alice Lake campsites?
Frontcountry sites are reservable up to three months before your arrival date through the BC Parks reservation system, with new dates releasing at 7 a.m. Pacific. Book early for July, August, and September.
Does Alice Lake have electrical (powered) sites?
Yes. Of the 108 reservable sites, 55 have electrical hook-ups for an extra nightly fee. There is also a group camping area with electrical.
What if Alice Lake is sold out?
Cancellations happen constantly as plans change. Stay flexible on dates, and let CampPing watch for a matching opening so you can book the moment one appears.
Park details from BC Parks and Go Camping BC. Fees and service dates change, so confirm the latest on the BC Parks reservation page before booking. See more popular BC campgrounds.