BC Parks Destination Guide

Golden Ears Provincial Park Camping & Live Alerts

Located just 1 hour from Vancouver in Maple Ridge, Golden Ears is British Columbia’s most visited provincial park. Here is the complete breakdown of Alouette, Gold Creek, North Beach, and how to catch sold-out cancellations.

Interactive Golden Ears Park Map

Explore Alouette Lake, Gold Creek, North Beach, and surrounding terrain:

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BC Parks ReservableFraser Valley Region

Golden Ears Provincial Park

49.3015°N, 122.4578°WFull Map Screen

Campgrounds Inside Golden Ears

206 Vehicle Sites

Alouette Campground

Lush coastal hemlock forest setting with hot showers, flush toilets, playground, and short walking trail to South Beach swimming area.

Track Cancellations
149 Sites • Year-Round

Gold Creek Campground

Open 365 days a year with winter rates. Walking distance to the scenic Lower Gold Creek Falls trail and Gold Creek day-use beach.

Winter Details
55 Walk-In Sites

North Beach (Walk-In)

Scenic walk-in tent sites located at the mouth of Gold Creek where it flows into Alouette Lake. Ideal for tent campers and paddleboarders.

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Gate Hours & Road Access

The Golden Ears main park gate is locked nightly: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM in summer (5:30 PM in winter). Ensure you arrive before gate closure if checking in on Friday evening.

Paved 2WD highway access all the way into the park via 232nd Street and Fern Crescent in Maple Ridge.