New RV Park to be built in E.C. Manning Provincial Park

*December 2021 Update: Please see more information at Skyview RV Campground

*May 24, 2021 Update: The estimated completion date is Summer 2021.

*August 6th 2020 Update: The RV Campground will be named Skyview Campground

Campgrounds are open for the summer, and a BC Parks initiative is underway to build a new year-round RV park in E.C. Manning Provincial Park, which will feature full 50-amp RV hook-ups. Being one of the first in the provincial park system with these amenities, this Manning Park RV park will be located near 20 Minute Lake, along Gibson Pass Road.

Construction on this project will begin in summer 2020 and will be built with respect to the natural environment as much as possible. The park will have 95 sites on 18 acres of land and be managed by Manning Park Resort. Construction is expected to take all summer, and an estimated completion date is for late this fall.

Manning Park Resort owner, Kevin Demers, says he is “ecstatic” with this new project. “I welcome this exciting new BC Parks project, one of the first with full hook-ups in their system,” he says.

While construction is ongoing this summer, the 20 Minute Lake parking lot will be unavailable, and the existing hiking trail will be relocated to allow continued use this summer.

Coldspring and Mule Deer campgrounds are now open for reservations, and for first come, first serve walk-ins. Lightning Lake campground has now opened and the first loop of Hampton campground is scheduled to open this month. Parts of Hampton will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to an excessive amount of hazard trees.

Manning Park Resort has resumed accommodations, food and boathouse facilities for the summer, with increased COVID-19 precautions. Manning Park Resort is a year-round destination resort surrounded by many recreational activities including hiking, biking and canoeing. With full Resort amenities including a variety of accommodations, restaurant, pub and group facilities, The Resort is nestled in beautiful EC Manning Provincial Park, 45 minutes east of Hope on Highway #3.

 

Antony, Lisa, Jessica, Justin T.

Every year we come to Manning Park and camp at Lightning Lake or stay in the cabins. It is beautiful and relaxing! It is our Happy Place! ❤️

Happy Father’s Day at Manning Park

How are you celebrating your dad this Father’s Day?
 
Here’s a few ideas to celebrate in Manning Park:
-Fishing on Lightning Lake. You could catch a fish as big as this!
-Camping trip! Coldspring & Mule Deer are open, with some first come, first serve sites. Don’t forget the s’mores. To stay a little warmer, our resort accommodations are also open for cabins, chalets and lodge rooms.
-Take a drive up to the Cascade Lookout (now open)
-Treat dad to lunch & a beer at the Pinewoods Dining Room (open for dine-in and take-out)
-Take a hike! For a short hike, try Rhododendron Flats, where the wild Pacific rhododendrons are bloom. Or for something a little longer, try the Lightning Lake chain or Three Falls.
-Can’t make it up this weekend? Get him a Manning Park gift certificate instead!
 
Wherever you’re at, happy Father’s Day!

Cascade Lookout Now Open

The road to the Cascade Lookout is now open! Come for a drive and check out the views from above.

Please note that the road to the sub-alpine meadows will remain closed until Canada Day weekend due to bear habitat conservation.

Manning Park Resort has officially resumed operations!

Manning Park Resort has officially resumed operations! The Resort, as well as many of the Provincial campgrounds are ready to welcome guests back, with increased precautions, cleaning and protocols surrounding COVID-19.

The Resort’s accommodations with its newest Premium cabins, lodge rooms, Standard cabins and chalets are open for reservations. Food service is available at the Pinewoods Dining Room and the outdoor patio for dine-in and take-out; as well as the Country Store.

Open for Family Getaways

“We think our guests are going to be really excited to get out and explore their local area this spring and summer,” says General Manager, Vern Schram, “Manning Park Resort offers a great opportunity to get some exercise and fresh air while staying comfortably either in the Resort or camping. Our cabin facilities are perfect for a family getaway, and we have a lot more availability for this summer, as most of our group and wedding reservations have postponed their events into the future.”

To comply with stringent housekeeping processes, some availability in the Resort is altered, and the Loon Lagoon Pool and Last Resort group facility are not open. We are hoping to resume operations in the Bear’s Den July 1.
“We hope that guests will see the increased precautions for COVID-19 in place and feel confident that we’re making our guest and staff safety our priority,” says Schram.

Provincial Park is Open

The trails are open for hiking and mountain biking and the boathouse has opened seven days a week for canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. With over 300km of hiking trails, it’s easy to stay naturally socially distant, while finding space to connect with your family. More trail information can be found at the Visitor Centre which is open weekends in June.

Interpretive programs are scheduled to go ahead as planned, with some minor changes to group size and schedule. These free programs that introduce people of all ages to the flora and fauna in the park, will begin in July.

The EC Manning Provincial campgrounds are starting to open in the park, with Coldspring and Mule Deer campgrounds open for reservations, and for first come, first serve walk-ins. Lightning Lake and the first loop of Hampton campgrounds are scheduled to open later this month. Parts of Hampton will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to an excessive amount of hazard trees.

Rhododendrons in Bloom

The wild Pacific rhododendrons are in bloom now at Rhododendron Flats!

Visit them on a 10-minute loop walk through the forest. Lush carpets of moss keep the soil damp during the spring and early summer allowing the moisture loving rhodo to be at its best when it flowers in June.

Rhododendron comes from the Greek word meaning ‘rose tree’ and indeed, the Pacific rhododendron could compete with even the showiest of the hybrid roses. Reaching a sprawling height of up to 8m, it surpasses many of its cultivated cousins.

Because of its rarity, the Pacific Rhododendron is protected by law in BC.

BC Parks Guide to Camping during COVID-19

Camping Info in COVID Times From BC Parks

“We are kicking off this new camping season with new protocols and safety measures in place. Take a look at the BC Parks Guide to Camping during COVID-19 to get a better idea of what to expect when you arrive. The guide outlines how to prepare, set up, and stay safe, as we all learn to navigate this new camping experience.
You can find it here: Camping During COVID

We appreciate your ongoing cooperation as we work to keep our staff, park operators, and visitors safe. Together we can stay safe and keep our parks open.

Stay safe, have fun, and happy camping!”

 

Heidi and Reiner Trautmann

Manning Park a playground for all seasons. Summer camping, canoeing and fly fishing, in the winter Alpine skiing since 1983. Friendly service in all those years.

Calling All Birders this June!

Attention birders, we invite you to be a citizen scientist this June in Manning Park! 

The Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning has regrettably had to cancel their annual Bird Blitz in Manning Park due to COVID-19 concerns, however, we invite you to do some self-guided birding in Manning Park and report your findings to the Hope Mountain Centre. This will allow some data to still be reported for the 2020 season.

From the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning:

“We would like to propose that any birders interested in visiting Manning June 5-7 should feel free to do so following the latest guidance from the BC Public Health Officer. If you are able to visit the park and record the birds you see and hear, you can share the data with us electronically. This might allow us to salvage some quality birding data and avoid a data doughnut in 2020! We would also be interested in any Manning bird data you gather in the weeks following (June 8 to 21).
Please be aware that any birding activity you undertake would NOT be considered part of a Hope Mountain Centre event. Birders must assume all risk to themselves while visiting Manning Park.“

 

If you would like to participate in gathering bird data for Manning Park, there are forms to collect the data on this website, under “Additional Information.” You are asked to identify an area from the Manning Bird Blitz Designated Birding Areas & Birds to Watch For, and report what birds you have seen on the Field Tally Sheet.

Please remember to fill in all appropriate information including the Area, date and birds you see. After you have finished your birding, you can email your findings to the Hope Mountain Centre.

Please note that not all areas are open in the park, due to snow. For example, the Heather Trail and other high alpine trails are not open, or may be inaccessible due to snow. For updated information on the trails, please see the BC Parks Trail report on our Maps & Stats page.

For any other information for reporting birds in the park, please contact the Hope Mountain Centre program assistant Tunde Murphy.

Guests are reminded to follow all provincial and federal guidelines for social distancing while in the park.

Happy birding!

Manning Park Resort to reopen Accommodations June 4th!

We are excited to announce that with the recent opening of the campgrounds, Manning Park Resort will also be opening resort accommodations starting June 4th. 

Select cabins and lodge rooms will be available for reservations through our website and by phone. Existing reservations will also be honoured, as we are able. If you have a booking for the Last Resort, we ask that you contact us directly to discuss your reservation.

To comply with stringent sanitation processes in our housekeeping, we will be altering some availability, which may result in some accommodation types not available for specific nights. We will endeavour to provide as much availability as we are able. 

For any questions about reservations or to make a reservation, visit our booking website or call 1-604-668-5922 to leave a message. The Front Desk will be checking messages, and will open 24 hours a day starting June 4th at 12pm. 

The Boathouse will open daily from 10am-4pm starting May 29th for canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard and rowboat rentals. 

Starting June 5th, the Pinewoods Dining Room will also open for dine-in orders as well as take-out. The Country Store is now open 7 days a week.

The Visitor Centre will open Friday-Sundays starting June 5th. 

The Bear’s Den Pub, Bistro, Games Room and the Loon Lagoon Pool Facility will remain closed at this time.

Please see our current Hours of Operation for all hours.

COVID-19 Precautions

We take our responsibility very seriously to provide a safe environment for you and your family to visit Manning Park, and are taking extra precautions to prevent COVID-19 transmission in every area of our business.

For the Pinewoods Dining Room, guests will be spaced throughout the dining room to allow for appropriate social distancing from other tables. We ask that you only dine with your family group, and groups will be limited to these sizes. Our Pinewoods capacity will be decreased due to these measures, however, we hope to expand our dining areas to include the Cascade Room or Alpine Room for ample space as necessary.

For any contact with guests, we have installed plexiglass barriers or provided appropriate personal protective equipment for our staff. Regular sanitation measures of any touch areas will be in place.

While we will accept all our regular forms of payment, we would encourage as much as possible the use of debit or credit cards to limit the handling of cash. Camping fees will still be payable by cash, with increased precautionary measures.

As always, if you are sick, please refrain from visiting Manning Park and help us keep it a safe place to visit.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Manning Park Resort, and we are confident with our increased measures to keep our staff and guests safe. If you have any questions, or would like more clarification regarding our increased procedures in regards to COVID-19, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Campground Information

Coldspring and Mule Deer campgrounds will open June 1st for overnight camping.

Lightning Lake campground will remain closed due to snow for now, but will open as soon as possible (Reservations are not open until an opening date can be set; updates will be posted on this website: http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning/).

Hampton is currently closed for the foreseeable future. This is due to a large amount of hazard trees that need to be removed first. Our parks team is working with BC Parks for a solution, but we don’t have a date yet for this.

All campground reservations must go through Discover Camping. 

Regrettably, it is our understanding the group campsites of Lone Duck will not be permitted to open this summer. If you have a group reservation, please contact Discover Camping or call 1-800-689-9025 to discuss your refund options.

There is increased signage in the park to remind you to practice safe social distancing from other groups. Please adhere to all provincial and federal guidelines.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Manning Park Resort! We encourage you to come explore Manning Park, where there are hundreds of kilometres of trails open that provide excellent ways to stay naturally socially distanced!

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