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Park
Info:
Claud Elliot Lake is one of three protected areas nestled
along the upper Tsitika watershed. The area is part of a
river system ranked among the 10 most important fish streams
on Vancouver Island. Adjacent to the park along its western
boundary is Claud Elliot Creek Ecological Reserve, which
protects representative montane forest communities and critical
deer and Roosevelt elk winter range. Two kilometers to the
east is Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve, featuring a small,
self contained sub-alpine drainage and hanging valley.
This
remote, undeveloped park has provincially significant conservation
and recreational values that typify old-growth
valley bottom forest and wetlands.
The park contains two
lakes – Claud Elliot Lake and
Fickle Lake - which are both popular destinations for
sport fishing and nature appreciation.
Park
Size: 289
ha
Special
Features: The park contains some interesting geological features related
to an adjacent
basalt pillar reserve. Large boulders and remnants of a large rock slide
can be found at the northern end of the park, downstream of Fickle Lake.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Claud
Elliot Lake on northeastern Vancouver Island is located
8 km north of the Woss Camp turnoff, south of the community
of Woss, and 50 km southeast of Port McNeill. The park is
accessed via a well maintained gravel road connecting Canadian
Forest Products Lukwa Main logging road and Highway 19. The
chances of encountering loaded logging trucks while traveling
the Lukwa Main and Elliot Main is highly likely. Vehicles
may park just off Claude Elliot Main near the Park Boundary
sign. From there, a 150-meter deactivated road leads to
the Claude Elliot Lake trailhead. Drivers should be very
cautious; logging trucks have the right of
way.
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/Cultural
Heritage - Claud Elliot Lake Provincial Park lies with the traditional territory of the Tlowitsis and the Mumtagila First Nations. It was established as a park in 1995.
- Conservation - The park preserves and protects a wetland ecosystem within the ecological landscape of the Tsitika Valley. Claud Elliot Park contributes to representation of the Coastal Western Hemlock Biogeoclimatic variant gap in the Northern Island Mountain Ecosection. This area is part of a river system ranked among the 10 most important fish streams on Vancouver Island, providing protection for anadromous fish habitat.
- Wildlife - This park protects key fish and wildlife habitat for a variety of species associated with old-growth valley bottom lakes and wetlands. These include salmon, steelhead and a variety of trout. It is also an important habitat for Black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, wolves, cougars, black bears and waterfowl.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety: Access
to this park is by active logging roads. The chance of encountering
loaded logging trucks while traveling these roads is highly
likely. Logging trucks have the right of way at all times.
Drivers should use caution and yield to logging trucks, using
pullouts whenever possible.
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.
There are no designated campsites at this park.
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There are no vehicle-accessible camping facilities
at this park.
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There are no maintained campsites at this park, however
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed.
No facilities are provided and there is no fee.
This park is open year round; there is no fee for
winter camping.
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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There
are no
day-use or picnic facilities at this park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the park. All surface water must be
boiled, filtered or treated prior to human consumption.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers. |
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to
conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire
and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire,
please practice Leave
No Trace camping ethics.
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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
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This
park has a short, maintained access trail leading
visitors down to Claud Elliot Lake; average walking
time 10 minutes. This trail is suitable for transporting
canoes, kayaks or float tubes down to the lake.
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 is no designated swimming area at this park,
however Claud Elliot Lake is suitable for swimming.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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Claud Elliot Lake, 1-km long, provides an ideal location
for canoeing and kayaking. A short length of deactivated
road and a short trail (walking time approximately
10 minutes) provides canoe, kayak and float tube access
to the lake.
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This
park does not have a boat launch. Motorized water access is prohibited in this
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Both Claud Elliot Lake and Fickle Lake are known
for high quality recreational angling. Lakes contain
coho salmon, Cutthroat, Dolly Varden, Kokanee and Rainbow
trout and steelhead. The most easily accessible of
these lakes is Claud Elliot Lake. More adventurous
fishers can go to Fickle Lake, further downstream in
the valley. This lake is harder to access and will
require lining canoes or kayaks back upstream to Claud
Elliot Lake.
All
anglers should check the current regulations issued
by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must
have an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles are not permitted on the access trail to
Claud Elliot Lake.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. 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.
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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Claud
Elliot lake Park offers good opportunities to view wildlife, such as black
tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bears, Bald eagles and a variety of birdlife.
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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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Portions
of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must
have valid licences and tags. Please refer to the current Hunting
and Trapping Regulations and Synopsis publication. |
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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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