Lightning Lake Campground - E.C. Manning Provincial Park
The spot
About this campsite
Lightning Lake Campground is the premier frontcountry facility in E.C. Manning Provincial Park, situated at 1,250m elevation in the Cascade Mountains.
Featuring 143 sites under a subalpine fir and spruce forest, it offers hot showers, flush washrooms, and day-use beach facilities on Lightning Lake.
Campers enjoy non-motorized boat rentals, rainbow trout fishing, and access to subalpine wildflower hikes like the Heather Trail.
What makes it worth the drive
- Lightning Lake boat rentals
- Subalpine Cascade Mountains
- Heather Trail wildflower access
- Hot showers & full washrooms
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$35.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12
Elevation
1,250 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Available
Canoe rentals
On site
Playground
On site
Amphitheatre
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Wonderful subalpine campground! The canoe rental on Lightning Lake was fantastic and the showers were great.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Lightning Lake Campground - E.C. Manning Provincial Park is unreliable.
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