Berg Lake Trail Gear List
BC Parks says to bring a portable stove, treat all water, and expect no cell service on the Berg Lake Trail. Campfires are banned year-round and you camp on tent pads only.
Cooking and water
Portable stove
BC Parks says to bring one for cooking.
Water treatment
The trail has a permanent boil-water advisory. Boil, filter or otherwise treat water.
No campfires
BC Parks states a permanent campfire ban.
What BC Parks says to carry
First aid kit
BC Parks says to carry one.
Paper maps
And consider a satellite phone for emergencies.
Winter equipment
If you hike in winter, BC Parks says to be properly equipped but does not list items.
Camping and wildlife
Tent pads only
Camping is only allowed on tent pads or other established sites.
Scents
BC Parks says food waste and other scents attract wildlife. Its page does not describe the food storage at the campgrounds.
No cell service
None on the trail. Phone service is at the Mount Robson Park Welcome Centre.
Gear questions for the Berg Lake Trail
Do you need a stove on the Berg Lake Trail?
BC Parks says to bring a portable stove for cooking. Campfires are banned.
Is the water safe to drink on the Berg Lake Trail?
BC Parks says the trail has a permanent boil-water advisory, so treat all water.
Is there cell service on the Berg Lake Trail?
No. BC Parks suggests paper maps and considering a satellite phone.
Sources
Checked against the agency page above on October 30, 2026. This page names no products, and it lists what the agency says, in our words. Check the agency page for rules that changed since.
In an emergency in Canada, call 911.