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

MISSION – The provincial government announced Thursday that it has significantly expanded the number of campsites at a provincial park in Mission and upgraded parking capacity at another provincial park northeast of Maple Ridge.

In a statement, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks says 32 new sites have been incorporated into the campground at Rolley Lake Park, bringing the total number of drive-in sites to 92.

The ministry describes Rolley Lake Park as a primarily flat wilderness area blanketed with tall trees, featuring a small lake for swimming, fishing and paddling, along with a campground that is open year-round.

Universal design standards have been incorporated into the 32 new campsites to improve accessibility. The $4-million project includes several other upgrades that were completed in May 2024, such as:

* 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.