Joffre Lakes Day-Use Pass Permit
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park · British Columbia, Canada
Free trail pass, one per person, good any time of day. Children 12 and under need no pass when they are with a parent or guardian who holds one, and holders of a camping reservation at Upper Joffre Lake need no day pass.
Plan your Joffre Lakes Provincial Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
Plan your trip
How to get Joffre Lakes 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.
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How booking the Joffre Lakes Day Pass works
Joffre Lakes Day-Use Pass: Joffre Lakes 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. The agency sets a limit of 500 people a day.
How to get a Joffre Lakes Day Pass permit
- Type
- Day Use
- Location
- Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
- Daily limit
- 500 people a day
- Group size
- Up to 4 people
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.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Joffre Lakes Day Pass on bcparks.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
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.
Joffre Lakes Day Pass landmarks
- 1Lower Joffre Lake
- 2Upper Joffre Lake
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How much a Joffre Lakes Day Pass permit costs
Joffre Lakes Day Pass permit fee: Free.
Joffre Lakes Day Pass FAQ
Do I need a day pass for Joffre Lakes?
In 2026, yes for each person from May 11 to October 25, unless you are 12 or under with a parent or guardian who holds a pass, or you hold an overnight camping reservation.
When are Joffre Lakes day passes released?
Two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific time. BC Parks had not published 2027 dates on October 29, 2026.
How much is a Joffre Lakes day pass?
Free.
How long is the Joffre Lakes hike?
4.7 km (2.9 mi) one way to Upper Joffre Lake, about 3.5 hours. Lower Joffre Lake is a five-minute walk from the lot.
Can I get a Joffre Lakes pass if they are sold out?
BC Parks says to check back, because passes may reopen after cancellations. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.