hicks lake

There is a trail around the lake. It is beautiful and has picnic tables on once side of the lake., along with a couple of sandy beaches. It is a few miles from Harrison Hot Springs but worth the detour to see this.

Wanted to find out what the lake looked like, the provincial park is lovely. Lots of privacy, lots of trees and a very nice lake. Fishing is good and there were not too many people. EArly season so the actual campsite was closed, but we spent the afternoon exploring on foot.

Yes a nice get away spot. Not much there but a nice lake experience. Campground was OK = quite far to the bathrooms . could use more picnik tables. Wasn't funny at the time but we had a bear roam into our campground in the middle of the nite. Pretty scary until a raccoon who had been snacking on our spits ran him off. Funny looking back - not then

We drove here just to see it. There is a boat launch. It was very quiet - no one there but us. I suppose it is busier in the summer.

I have been here camping with my family and we have always had a good time. The lake is on the smaller side so its easier for a parent to watch their children and give them a feel of independency. It is a favourite activity for us all to float across the lake to the other side for an adventure, takes about 20 to 30 mins. A parent can watch from beach and see kids get there safely. The camp spots are a little too close for comfort, I suggest you take a good look a camp site maps when reserving your spots if you like more privacy. All in all a good family site. NO NOISE after 11. That was a hard one for us as 5 adults were trying to play card games after getting kids down. Yes we were laughing and had a radio on low, we turned that off as told by park security, but then we were told 2x's more not to be noisy, thats hard when all we were doing was laughing.

We found this little jewel while out exploring and cannot wait to bring our children. It's the PERFECT family camping trip. Great for Kayaking out to the little islands, lots of private coves and beaches along the shore. Also just a few minutes out of Harrison Hot Springs so you can make day trips into town to enjoy the "city" life and local flavor. GREAT PLACE! Will definitely come back for a camping trip.

We swam in Hicks Lake in September. The lake was clean, clear and surprisingly warm. Blue skies and some hot rocks to sunbath on made for a perfect afternoon.

The drive is a bit topsy-turvy getting there but it's worth the motion sickness - just take your Gravol before you go! We found a little beach with a rocky shelf going down into the water and had an amazing day. The rock went into the water like a dinosaur's toes - I told them we were sitting on the fossil of a dinosaur's leg! The water is quite clear which is good as there are rocks that you have to avoid but it's a great place to go for young and old. You can rent paddle boards of all types depending on your level of skill, canoes, kayaks or paddle boats - great fun and decently priced! The scenery alone is worth the trip!

Love the campground. There is water and outhouses just a short walk away from most spots. The lake is gorgeous. It's nice just to lounge and enjoy the scenery or dive in for a swim.

Walked the 6 km loop round Hicks Lake. Easy to moderate. 40% on forest walk tight to lake, 40% on logging road close to lake but higher with 3" minus rock surface (the large gravel would have been hard walking for our Lab but for the packed areas where the truck tires were) and 20% on smooth dirt road near lake. Could be biked but bring tire repair gear for the 3" minus gravel section. Nice to find a closed loop trail! Did not stay in the park but the washrooms (pit latrines) were well kept and had hand sanitizer. Camp sites looked great (not serviced). Scout your site because many had thru forest access to secluded rock suntan ledge a few feet above the water. Free access for the day visitor.

One of the nicest sites within local proximity of town. Have been there multiple times for summer weekend getaways. It's within an hour and a half of home and the lake is wonderful to spend the day on the beach and in the water. This is defiantly my go to spot if I want to go camping for a weekend.

I really enjoyed being in and on the lake, but found the campground so treed it felt dark and gloomy to me. But don't dispare! There are actually a series of campgrounds along the road and I found one I really liked just past Hicks Lake.

Hicks Lake has long been my favorite local lake (by local I mean in proximity to Chilliwack). The setting is peaceful and serene thanks to it's motorboat restrictions. The lake itself is very small and very warm, a great lake for swimming and boating (you can actually rent kayaks and canoes up there during peak season). I don't know if I'd recommend picnicking or swimming at the main beach area as the Canada Geese have ruined it for everyone with their feces, but that doesn't seem to stop people from going there are all summer the beach and lakeside are packed. The lesser used trail is by far the most enjoyable portion of the lake. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half depending what kind of shape you're in. The trail starts and ends at the parking lot and takes you all around the lake with plenty of opportunities to stop and sightsee along the way. At the halfway mark there is a gorgeous small sandy secluded beach off the trail shortly after you see the little outhouse. This beach is great for kids as it gradually gets deeper and the sand is soft and silky and filled with little gold peices that scintillate in the sun. We often bring our kayaks up and paddle around the lake and the small islands just off shore and end up at the beach for lunch. That, to me, is the best swimming spot on the lake. The trail itself was under construction last time I was there which is very disappointing. It went from being a cute nature trail to being a gravel logging road that looks out of place with the nature of the area. I understand why they did it as there were some washed out areas that you would have to try to hop rocks to cross during the rainy season, but it is unfortunate. That was part of the charm of the trail. The skinny part of the trail leading down towards the campsites last I was there remains the same. The beaches along the campsites usually aren't as packed as the main beach areas and allow for plenty of private places to sunbathe or just enjoy the views. The parking fills up fast in the summer, but my favourite times to go are mid September when all the tiny baby frogs are out jumping around and May when the weathers gorgeous and the water's just getting warm enough to think about taking a dip, but there's hardly a soul there.

Have been there many times over the last 20 years and found it lovely. There is a great nature trail that goes right around the lake. Quiet and peaceful. Well worth a visit for camping or for a day trip.

Loved it. There were ropes tied to tree's that you could swing on & throw yourself into the water. One was for kids & the other was for adults. Not to over populated.