Atlin Park and Recreation Area

Avalanche Warning - Click here for an important avalanche advisory.

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, Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation. Generally, the activity of snowmobiling is prohibited in most provincial parks.

About This Park

Atlin Provincial Park and Recreation Area

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.

Location and Maps

Location Map

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.

Maps and Brochures

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Park Map [PDF 139KB]

Nature and Culture

Management Planning

Management Planning Information

Approved Management Direction Statement

Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

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.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed in the park. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulation synopsis for more information.

Swimming

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, Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation. 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.