Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A small, calm lake near Mission, BC, with a sandy beach, a forested loop trail and waterfalls, plus a well-kept campground. Popular for paddling and swimming; the access road is gravel and dusty.
Rolley Lake Provincial Park is a small, calm lake in the forest outside Mission, and the setting draws a steady stream of day visitors and campers. Reviewers describe a sandy beach, mossy green forest and a peaceful feel, with Stave Lake only a short drive away if you want a bigger beach.
Campers find the campground well developed, with big sites that fit two vehicles and two tents, good privacy and clean washrooms with showers. There's a playground for kids and picnic areas by the water. Day-use washrooms at the beach are outhouses, which some visitors found less pleasant than the campground facilities.
The lake is shallow and warm enough for floating, swimming and paddle boarding, and no motorized boats are allowed. A trail loops the lake with boardwalks over small streams, and a side trail leads to Rolley Falls, where visitors say the bigger falls come after the first one. Some people fish from the far shore, though one kayaker had no luck. It's a good fit for families and dog walkers.
A few things to know: the last stretch of road is unpaved and dusty, parking fills on busy afternoons, and dogs aren't allowed on the main beach. One camper warned of soft, sucking mud if you enter the water away from the beach. Parts of the trail are rooty and wet in fall, so wear proper footwear.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 368 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Rolley Lake Provincial Park Campground directly.
