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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No
park alerts at this time
Park
Info:
Boya Lake offers scenic camping and a wide variety of
water recreation with its superb water clarity and colour,
beckoning the traveller to explore its many islands and
bays. Boya Lake is situated on the Liard Plain, an area
carved out by glaciers 20,000 years ago. The area is characterized
by elongated ridges, or drumlins and eskers. Boya Lake
is also one of the few lakes in the north that is warm
enough for swimming. Boya Lake offers two short hiking
trails, a mountain bike trail and limitless bays and islands
to discover by canoe or motor boat.
Park
Size: 4,597
hectares
Special
Notes:
- The
lake is noted for its colour and clarity. The bottom
is composed of marl, a mixture of silt and shell fragments.
The crystal clear waters and aqua-marine lake colour
are a result of the light reflecting from the marl bottom.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
There
is a 2 km access road east of Highway #37 that leads into
the park. It is located about 150 km north of the town
of Dease Lake, and about 285 km north of Kinaskan Lake
Provincial Park.
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:
- History - Boya Lake Park, established in November 1965, lies within the traditional territory of the Kaska Dene First Nation, who currently live in and around the settlement of Good Hope Lake. The interesting landscape of this park was formed by glaciers about 8,000 years ago, leaving a maze of gravel ridges (eskers) and pothole lakes.
- Conservation - Boya
Lake is totally contained within the park, which protects a small
portion of the Liard Plain ecosection.
- Wildlife - Moose and beaver live in and around the forest. Mountain goat and Osborne caribou roam above timberline on the Horseranch Range. You may also see a wide variety of waterfowl and songbirds.
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Northwest Escapes Ltd
E-mail address: nwescapesbc@telus.net
Phone: (250) 638-8490
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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come,
first-served basis - campsite reservations are not
accepted.
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.)
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May
1 - September 30 (park is closed on first
snowfall) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
1 - September 30 (park is closed on first
snowfall) |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
44 |
| 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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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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Some
facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
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One
cold water pump is located in the park, near the information
shelter at the entrance to the campground. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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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.
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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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Boya
Lake Park does have 2 short interpretive walking
trails suitable for seniors and children. The Lakeshore
Trail is 1.5 km long and leaves from the north end
of the campground. The Beaver Lodge Trail is also
1.5 km in length and leaves from the south end of
the park, near the boat launch. 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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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The
lake is perfect for the canoeing/kayaking enthusiast
with its many islands and bays available for exploration.
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There
is a boat launch southeast of the campground.
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Lake
char, round whitefish, burbot, northern suckers, and
sculpins make their home in Boya 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. 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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There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park.
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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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