A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Please be advised - Snowmobiling is allowed on Atlin Lake only within the park. Beyond Atlin Lake, snowmobile use is prohibited and considered to be an offence under the Park and Recreation Area Regulations. Generally, the activity of snowmobiling is prohibited in most provincial parks.
Park Info
The remoteness of the park, combined with the varied topography, offers exceptional outdoor holiday opportunities. Those that travel in this park should be experienced and well equipped. There are no supplies of any sort and no park personnel in the immediate area.
Visitors cannot access the park by vehicle. Visitors planning to enter the park must do so by boat or aircraft.
Park Size: 301,140.00 hectares.
Special Notes:
The climate patterns of the area are continental, with cold, long
winters and warm summers. Stormy weather can linger in the valley
for long periods. Temperatures decrease with increasing elevation. Because
of latitude, Atlin Park has very short days in the winter, but by the
June solstice there is no actual darkness at night.
Located in the northwest corner of the province, chartered
access is available in the town of Atlin located along highway #7 from
Jake’s Corner on the Alaska highway. Visitors cannot access the
park by vehicle. Visitors planning to enter the park must do so by boat
or aircraft.
Kayaking and canoeing are very popular on this lake. High winds are common. Kayaking on Atlin Lake has gained popularity and therefore there are commercial and private trips.
Fishing
The waters of Atlin Lake contain lake trout, Arctic grayling, Dolly Varden and two species of white fish. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence
Hiking
There are two maintained trails in the park. One trail begins at the head of Llewellyn Inlet which leads to a hiking route taking you to Llewellyn Glacier. The second trail is located at Sloko Inlet; this two kilometer trail leads to Sloko Lake.
Swimming is possible but the water is very cool. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.
Winter Recreation
There are winter recreation opportunities available in the park. Snowmobiling is allowed on Atlin Lake within the park. Beyond Atlin Lake, snowmobile use is prohibited and considered to be an offence under the Park and Recreation Area Regulations.
Generally, the activity of snowmobiling is prohibited in most provincial parks.
Facilities Available At This Park
Group Camping
There are group campsites available.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Toilet facilities are provided in the park. They are located at every camping location noted on the park map.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness camping is the only source available. You are asked to use no trace camping techniques.
