Plan Skagit Valley Park south of Hope with Ross Lake camping, wilderness hiking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, and winter road closures.
Skagit Valley Park is about 150 kilometres east of Vancouver and 40 kilometres south of Hope. BC Parks describes a western slope of the Cascade Mountains with old-growth forests, subalpine meadows, international recreation connections, and vehicle-accessible camping near Ross Lake.
The park connects landscape and recreation across the Canada-United States border.
Why Visit Skagit Valley Park
Skagit Valley is a major Lower Mainland backcountry and frontcountry park. BC Parks lists hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, hunting, and winter recreation.
Trails include the Skagit River Trail, the Centennial Trail to the Monument 83 Trail, Silverdaisy Mountain Trail, and Skyline II. Ross Lake and the Skagit River are important recreation anchors, with opportunities for paddling and fishing when water, licence, and weather conditions allow.
The park also protects broad ecological values, including old-growth forest, dry forests, wetland communities, and subalpine meadows.
Things To Do
Camp at vehicle-accessible or backcountry sites, hike, backpack, paddle Ross Lake, fish with the correct licence, cycle only on roads, ride horses on designated trails, hunt during open seasons, watch wildlife, snowshoe, or cross-country ski when winter access allows.
Planning Notes
The park is accessible from Silver-Skagit Road, but the road is not maintained and is closed in winter between two and 54 kilometres after Silver Lake Park. There are no lifeguards. Pets must be leashed, e-bikes are not allowed on trails, and backcountry travellers need current maps, weather, and self-rescue planning. Check border-area route details and Ross Lake water levels before setting a paddling or camping itinerary.