Cultus Lake · Checklist — Cultus Lake 2026

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Campsite Booking

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Book BC Parks campsite on Discover Camping ↗ ASAP — opens 4 months ahead Print / save campsite reservation confirmation Buy Cultus Lake Adventure Park wristbands online for a small discount ↗

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Packing for the Family

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Swimsuits + quick-dry towels for everyone Fleece / hoodie for each person — lake nights can drop to 12°C even in July Rain jackets — Fraser Valley summer showers are common Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses for everyone Bug spray (DEET or picaridin) — mosquitoes at dusk Water shoes / sandals + hiking shoes for Teapot Hill Books, card games, travel games for quiet camp time Goggles, pool noodles, floaties, beach toys

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Food Planning

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Plan meals: 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners at camp, 1 restaurant meal Keep it simple: hot dogs, foil-packet dinners, eggs + bacon, pancakes Pre-chop veggies, pre-mix dry pancake mix, freeze meats Trail snacks: granola bars, trail mix, fruit, crackers S'mores kit: graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, skewers Write the Chilliwack grocery list (fresh items to pick up en route)

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Activities

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Scout Teapot Hill hike — easy 5 km loop; arrive early (parking fills) Confirm paddleboard / kayak rental availability at Main Beach Optional: plan Bridal Veil Falls stop on the drive home

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Before Departure

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Fill both fish feeders 🐟 Charge both fish feeders (or fresh batteries) Test-fire both fish feeders before leaving Top up tank water / run a water change Charge the EV to 100% the night before Load the car the night before — save hours on Friday morning Take out garbage / compost before leaving Share campsite location with an emergency contact

Trip Checklist

Campsite Booking

Camping Gear

Packing for the Family

Food Planning

Activities

Before Departure