Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Canoeing and/or kayaking is welcome at this park. There are no rentals available in the park.
Cycling
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Fishing
Rolley Lake is stocked with Coastal Cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. All motors, including electric, are prohibited on Rolley Lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Hiking
There are two short walking trails in the park. Lakeside Loop is approximately 40 minutes return and Rolley Falls is approximately 10 minutes. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
Interpretive Programs
Staff from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC will be on site for summer sessions, loaning out fishing rods for free to anyone who wants to try fishing! If you're 16 years or older, you are required to have a freshwater fishing licence. Click here for information about the sessions. [PDF 75KB] Pets on Leash
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash, no longer than 2 metres long, and under control at all times, including in campsites, campgrounds. Pets/domestic animals are not allowed in the day-use beach and picnic area or park buildings. Pet owners are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Swimming
A sandy beach and seasonal roped off swimming area is located in the day-use area. Please note, there are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Wildlife Viewing
The wooden boardwalk crossing the marsh at the southwest end of the lake can be used to view wildlife.
Facilities Available at this Park
Campfires
Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only. While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Please do not move the fire rings from where they are dug into the ground.
Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Drinking Water
Cold water taps are located in the campground area only. Drinking water from taps is tested on a regular basis. Water taps are shut off in the winter season. For water testing information, please contact the Park Operator at 604-466-8325.
Picnic Areas
This park has a day-use/picnic area. There is a grassy area and a somewhat sandy beach with small swimming area, no lifeguards on duty. Pit toilets are available. Some of the picnic tables have barbeque stands. Bring briquettes and barbeques, fires are not permitted. Parking is available in the day-use area. The day-use area can be accessed by foot when the park gate is locked in winter. The nearest stores are in Mission and Maple Ridge.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Flush toilets are available in the campground. Pit toilets are available in the day-use area.
Playground
There is a playground near the washroom/shower building in the campground area.
Sani-Station/Dump
A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season.
Sani-station Use Fee: $5.00 per discharge, $1 and $2 coins only are accepted.
Showers
There are hot showers at no extra cost located in the campground.
Vehicle Accessible Camping
This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. Rolley Lake is an extremely popular campground, and fills most nights during the summer. You can find photographs and descriptions of all the campsites at Discover Camping. Maximum two vehicles per campsite (both must register), there is no day parking for extra vehicles within the campgrounds, and no overnight parking for extra vehicles within the park. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available. Camping fees are payable in cash only at the park. Campers are reminded that they must “occupy” their campsite with a tent designed as sleeping accommodation or an RV (camper, tent trailer, RV trailer) in order to register. - campers with reservations: check the reservation board at the entrance to the campground for your last name/site number, and proceed directly to your reserved campsite. Staff will come by to complete your registration.
- campers without reservations: locate an unoccupied campsite that does NOT have a “Reserved” sign, staff will come by to complete your registration. If you cannot locate a vacant campsite, check the reservation board at the campground for campsites that may be available on a one or two-night basis, or check with staff in the park.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $35.00 per party / night
BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $17.50 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts. Wheelchair Access
Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible. The toilet/shower building in the campground is wheelchair accessible. There are no wheelchair accessible trails.
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Rolley Creek Falls in Rolley Lake Provincial Park near Mission, British Columbia, Canada
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Rolley Falls on Rolley Creek
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Last Fall I visited Rolley Lake Provincial Park. I parked in the day use area and hiked around part of the lake to photograph Rolley Creek and Rolley Falls. This was an easy (mostly flat) hike that was only about 2 kilometers. A few weeks ago I hiked there again from a different starting point – Burma Street near Stave Lake. On the map, if you ignore one obvious aspect, this seems like it should be a 500-600 meter hike. As all I was interested in was a spring photograph of the waterfall, this looked like a good idea, and I would also be able to check out the lower falls which is right next to the road. It was, but I wasn’t able to get close enough to it without wading across the creek, which I wasn’t prepared to do. My “shortcut” was indeed short. I believe the distance actually wound up being as expected – about 600 meters. This did involve about 200m (650 feet) in elevation gain, however. Seems I overlooked my usual step of checking a topographical map before I decide which way is the “easy” way. I completed the climb anyway, and made the above photograph – this time with lush spring foliage surrounding the falls.
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