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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Chinchaga Lakes Protected Area is located near the Alberta border and is accessible from Fontas Road; most access to the lake is via ATV in the summer and by snowmobile in the winter.

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

• History - The area was identified within the 1995 Protected Areas Strategy report as an Area of Interest, and subsequently listed as a Protected Area in the Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan.
• Cultural Heritage - Doig River First Nations have traditionally used the area. There is also a traditional village site of the Beaver First Nations.
• Conservation - Chinchaga Lakes Protected Area provides representation of the Clear Hills ecosection and wet cool Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone typical of the boreal plains. The primary role is to protect the ecological values of the local lakes and critical habitat for an endangered Alberta population of woodland caribou.
• Wildlife - Moose, woodland caribou, and black bear can all be observed in the park throughout the majority of the year. In the spring and fall, large flocks of waterfowl on migration utilize the area.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• In winter, the protected area is accessed from Fontas Road via snowmobile. Throughout the remainder of the year, four-wheel all terrain vehicles are used.
• Always prepare your vehicle and yourself for extreme conditions. As a safety precaution, personal vehicles should be equipped with radios to maintain contact with working truck traffic. All vehicles accessing this area should also carry chains and have four-wheel drive capabilities.

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

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are permitted, however no fire rings are provided. Please use existing traditional stone fire rings. While campfires are allowed, 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.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anglers to these productive lakes are sure to catch some of the resident fish. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	Horseback riding is permitted.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.