south end of Upper Joffre Lake. One pit toilet, and a bear-proof food storage unit is also available for the convenience of campers. Campfires are prohibited throughout the year. Year round camping is permitted, but camping during the winter is only recommended at the Middle Joffre Lake due to the high avalanche risk. The campsites are available on a first come first served basis. It is recommended that campers arrive early, and to create alternative plans, in case all of the sites are claimed prior to arrival. Backcountry camping in inhibited rural areas requires a permit in order to camp, and it must be presented upon request by rangers. Permits can be purchased up to two weeks preceding arrival. Location The park is located off Highway 99, east of Pemberton on Duffey Lake Road. To view specific directions, visit the Joffre Lakes. There is a large parking lot at the base of the trail with free access. An overflow lot located a short walking distance down the road is also available to park at when the main parking lot is full. In order to address overcrowding during peak summer months, BC Parks implemented several safety measures in 2019, including towing vehicles illegally parked on Highway 99, and introducing weekend shuttle bus service that connects Joffre Lakes to Duffey Lake Provincial Park parking lot. Several operators offer bus service to the park from Vancouver on select days during peak season. Trail Trail Directions The lower lake is located off of the main trail, and is a 5-minute walk on flat terrain from the trailhead. The main trail, from the parking lot to the Upper lake, has a distance of , and an elevation gain of 370 meters. Hikers pass through a Moraine about into the trail. Trail users are then met by a waterfall located a short distance up the trail from the middle lake. The terrain following the waterfall is less maintained for the remaining distance up to the upper lake. Trail maintenance The trail at Joffre Lakes has been the site of maintenance and upgrades since 2013. The first part of the trail, leading to the second lake, is a maintained dirt path. It has been supplemented with steps in some of the steeper areas to reduce the trail grade. This has had the effect of the park now being overused. The trail has also been rerouted during the