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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- A
large land slide on the southeast side of the Lagoon occurred
this fall. Mariners should note that the oceanographic
data in this area will be different from the charts. Mariners
should also be alert of a large number of logs and deadheads
throughout the park area.
Park
Info:
Codville Lagoon is a small marine provincial park located
on King Island in Fitz Hugh Sound, 80 km west of Bella
Coola. Codville Lagoon offers excellent and scenic all
weather anchorage, as well as featuring an unmaintained
hiking trail to a freshwater lake with an interesting
red sand beach and good swimming. The special feature
in the park is the red sand beach along Sagar Lake and
can be accessed via boat and then a 15-20 minute walk
along a trail.
Park
Size: 315
hectares of marine area and 440 hectares of land area
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
The park
is located on the east side of Fisher Channel, 9 km north
of Namu. Access is by boat only. Refer to Canadian Hydrographic
Charts 3785 and 3729. The closest location for supplies
is
Bella Bella. The closest communities, towns and cities are
Bella Coola, Bella Bella, Ocean Falls
and
Namu.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - This park was
established in 1965.
- Cultural Heritage - This is a significant
place for the Heiltsuk People and should be respected as a heritage
site. It is illegal to disturb such sites or remove artifacts. This
is one reason why it is preferable to sleep on board your boat rather
than camping on land, which has far greater impact on cultural and
natural values.
- Conservation - Marine
resources have been under a lot of pressure over the last few years.
Please observe fishing regulations closely, and consider taking less
than your limit to ease your impact.
- Wildlife (specific to this park or area) - As you cruise through the area near the park, watch for orcas, humpback whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea lions and other marine mammals. It is important you keep your distance from these creatures - never approach closer than 100 metres. Steer a steady, slow course and avoid cutting in front of them. On shore, watch for Columbia black-tailed deer, mink, black bear and wolves.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Due
to the presence of Red Tide, this park and all others
on the central coast are closed to the harvest of shellfish.
Ingestion of shellfish that have been exposed to this
alga can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, which
can be fatal.
General
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.
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Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities
are provided. There is a long sandy beach on Sagar Lake
that is ideal for camping on.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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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.
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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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If you must have a fire, please
burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish
the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element
for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter
to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all.
You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping
your campfire small. 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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A
difficult, unmaintained trail leads to Sagar Lake,
which is noted for its red sand beach and warm water
swimming. The trail (elevation gain 100 metres;
15 to 20 minutes) leading from the north end of
the lagoon was constructed by the Ocean Falls Yacht
Club years ago. The trail is wet - rubber boots
are highly recommended. 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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The
best swimming is at Sagar Lake (hike in) because the
water warms up. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial
parks and there is no area roped off for swimming at
Sagar Lake.
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Codville
Lagoon is a very interesting destination for experienced
sea kayakers to explore.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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The
area surrounding the park is very popular for fishing,
though the park itself is not a fishing destination.
However, fishing for rainbow trout at Sagar Lake is
an option.The park and entire coastal area are closed
to shellfish harvesting. Anyone fishing or angling in
British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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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
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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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This
Park is open to hunting. Please refer to the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
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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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