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Golden Ears Day-Use Pass in Golden Ears Provincial Park
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Golden Ears Day-Use Pass Permit

Golden Ears Provincial Park · British Columbia, Canada

Free day-use vehicle pass, Friday to Monday and holidays in peak season, one pass per vehicle. Most lots sell a morning (7 am to 1 pm) or afternoon slot; the boat launch pass is good any time. No pass is needed after 3:30 pm.

Plan your Golden Ears Provincial Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.

Plan your trip

How to get Golden Ears Day Pass

Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific. PermitSnag does not check these passes for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.

Official permit page

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How booking the Golden Ears Day Pass works

Golden Ears Day-Use Pass: Golden Ears Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. BC Parks takes the bookings. Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific.

Checked against the agency page on October 29, 2026.

How to get a Golden Ears Day Pass permit

Type
Day Use
Location
Golden Ears Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
Group size
Up to 12 people

  1. Step 1: How it is booked

    Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific. PermitSnag does not check these passes for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.

  2. Step 2: Book with the agency

    Book Golden Ears Day Pass on bcparks.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.

  3. Step 3: Check the agency page before you go

    Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.

Book at bcparks.ca
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In an emergency, call 911.

How much a Golden Ears Day Pass permit costs

Golden Ears Day Pass permit fee: Free.

Golden Ears Day Pass FAQ

Do I need a Golden Ears day pass?

In 2026, on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from May 15 to September 7, unless you are exempt. The park page says you may need a pass during peak season.

When are Golden Ears day passes released?

Two days before the visit, at 7 am Pacific time. BC Parks had not published 2027 dates on October 29, 2026.

How much is a Golden Ears day pass?

Free.

Who does not need a Golden Ears day pass?

Overnight camping reservation or backcountry permit holders, TransLink transit riders, and frontcountry campsite visitors with proof of reservation.

Can I get a Golden Ears day pass if they are sold out?

Cancel unused passes so others can book, and a cancellation returns the pass to the pool. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.

Campgrounds and huts in Golden Ears Provincial Park