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important info, warnings, alerts for park visitors
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park location, parks nearby, how to get to the park history, cultural heritage, conservation, wildlife
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Beaumont Provincial Park lies within the Nechako Plateau bordered to the west and north by the Hazelton, Skeena and Omineca mountains. The park offers a beautiful, sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing and a variety of facilities for water-oriented activities enhance visitor enjoyment.

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Park Size:

191.8 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

A 134 km drive west of Prince George on Highway 16. The area is characterized by gently rolling terrain forested with willow, poplar, birch, spruce and occasional stands of aspen. The closest communities, towns and cities are Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser.

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - This park is rich in historical significance. Here, natives traversed well-used trails to trade with other settlements. Later, explorers and fur traders journeyed between Fort Fraser, Fort McLeod and Fort St. James on these same trails. Situated on the southeastern shores of Fraser Lake, the park occupies the site of historic Fort Fraser established by Simon Fraser in 1806. Originally known as Natleh, its site was chosen for its commanding view of the lake and summer breezes which kept the mosquitoes at bay. Beaumont Provincial Park was a gift of Captain E.G. Beaumont, a great benefactor of provincial parks. Besides Beaumont, two other parks were made possible through his generosity.
  • Cultural Heritage - The Beaumont Park area is rich in cultural significance (refer to History section above).
  • Conservation - Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them
  • Wildlife - Wildlife is abundant within the park. The marsh area represents ideal habitat for many species of birds and aquatic insects. It is a community in which every member has a distinct role to play and is depended upon by all the others. Birds often seen in the early morning at the marsh include the Redwing Blackbird, Canada Geese, Loons, and Warblers. Beaumont is also home to beavers, and you can view their work along the trail.


Visitor Safety:
  • Safe swimming practices are a must! As no lifeguard is on duty, children should be watched at all times and solo swimming should be avoided.
  • Boaters are cautioned to keep a close eye on the weather as Fraser Lake is subject to sudden, heavy winds which can transform the lake surface into dangerous whitecaps.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

Quartz Contracting
E-mail address: northquartz@aol.com
Phone: (250) 964-3489

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

Popular with local and regional residents, the campground features 49 private sites. Each is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

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.)

May 9 - September 30
(no water or services available until May 15th)
Gate is closed during off-season.
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 12 - September 30
Campground Reservable Dates: June 9 - September 4
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: 49
Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) 16
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.

 

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

The day-use area has all the ingredients for an ideal day-long family outing. Sunbathers will find a perfect spot to spread out the blanket on the expansive sandy beach. Shade from willow trees provides an alternative to the summer sun. Swimmers will find conveniently located change houses. Parents can relax in the picnic area while watching the children at the water’s edge nearby. For energetic visitors looking for a little light-hearted competition, a volleyball net is provided.

wheelchair accessibility

A flush toilet building in the campground can be accessed by the disabled.

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drinking water

Cooking and drinking water is from wells and, although discoloured, is safe to drink.

toilets

Flush toilets are available in the campground. Pit toilets are located in the campground and day-use area.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

During the collecting season, a sani-station/dump is located 100 metres from the park gate across from the information shelter and a fee is charged for the service.
Sani-station Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge

firewood, campfires

Campfire pits are provided. While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. Please be extremely careful with fire. Aluminum foil placed under camp stoves and barbecues will help protect the tables. Smaller fires save trees.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

A new self-guided interpretive trail offers eight signs that provide information on plants, animals, and history of the area. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

Play equipment is located in the playground.

swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. A roped off swimming area is located at the beach/picnic area. Safe swimming practices are a must! Visitors are encouraged to remain within the designated area. An abrupt drop-off is marked with floats.

canoeing, kayaking

Canoes and kayaks are welcome. No rentals located at the park. Boaters are cautioned to keep a close eye on the weather as Fraser Lake is subject to sudden, heavy winds which can transform the lake surface into dangerous whitecaps.

power boats, boat launch

A single-lane concrete boat launch with parking area is located 500 metres from the campground. The park’s boat launch affords access to angling for kokanee, char, burbot and rainbow trout.

fishing

Fraser Lake produces burbot, char, rainbow trout and kokanee. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. During the winter season, the park is closed but along Hwy 16 there are several access points for Fraser Lake.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

Horseback riding is not permitted at this park.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. 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.

wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform but the marsh has abundant birds and beavers.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities in the park. The closest downhill skiing is at Murray Ridge in Fort St. James.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

Prevailing winds allow windsurfing at various skill levels on Fraser Lake.

waterskiing

There are good waterskiing opportunities on Fraser Lake and a boat launch is located approximately 500 metres from the campground.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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