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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info: This
is a quiet park in a natural setting. The boat launch
provides easy access to Babine lake for travellers visiting
the community of Burns Lake. Anglers will enjoy
the challenge of fishing for rainbow trout and char in
the wilderness area of Babine Lake.
Please
note: This
park is cooperatively managed by a community, society
or other partner. Services and facilities may differ from
those offered in other BC Parks.
Park
Size: 37
hectares.
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
On the
southwest shore of Babine Lake, about 45 km north of Burns
Lake, the closest community.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come,
first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or
information on the reservation service, click
here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Burns
Lake Community Forest Ltd.
Ph: (250) 692-7724
E-mail: dawn.stronstad@blcomfor.com
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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come,
first-served basis - campsite reservations are not
accepted. There are 20 regular size campsites. Some
are under tree cover and others are beach front.
There is limited parking available for extra vehicles.
No camping fee currently charged at this park.
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
20 - September 4 |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
20 - September 4 (there are no fees for camping
at this time) |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
16 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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There
is no day-use/picnicking area at this park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. The water
taps do not have hose hookups for campers/trailers.
Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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This
park only has
pit toilets - no flush toilets. There are no toilets
in the day use area. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are permitted but firewood is not provided. To preserve vegetation and ground
cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around
your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is
an important habitat element for many plants and animals
and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve
firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small.
Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented
and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared
to bring a portable stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park. For your own
safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted
signs.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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There
is a single wide rustic boat launch available at
this park. It has a moderate grade and is paved.
There is limited parking available for boat trailers.
It is not recommended to leave a trailer parked or
boat moored overnight.
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Anglers
will enjoy the challenge of fishing for rainbow trout
and char in the wilderness area of Babine Lake.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. There are
no off-leash areas. You
are
responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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