• The Lawrence Grassi Hut, located near the Northeast boundary of the park, is closed until further notice. There is a serious moisture/mold problem within the hut and occupying it in its current condition may pose health risks. The Alpine Club of Canada may be contacted for more information.

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

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

• Location Map

The park is located at the head of the Cummins River, which drains southwest into the Kinbasket Reservoir. An Alpine Club of Canada climbing hut is located on the northeast boundary of the park and can be accessed via helicopter with a permit from BC Parks. There is very limited access by ski touring across Clemenceau Icefield from Jasper National Park. The closest community, town or city is Golden.

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

• Conservation - Cummins Lakes Park contains a connected series of three spectacular waterfalls and two glacial lakes set against the backdrop of the Clemenceau Ice fields. It also protects representative forests, meadows, marshes as well as habitat for grizzly bear, caribou and mountain goat.

• Persons visiting Cummins Lake Provincial Park are reminded that the park is a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be made beforehand.
• All park visitors should wear strong waterproofed, lug-soled boots and carry a daypack with raingear, extra warm clothing and food. Weather conditions can change suddenly in this area and lightning storms with hail and snow are common in summer. For overnight trips a sleeping bag, groundpad, waterproof tent or bivouac bag and lightweight stove are essential. Only experienced climbers practiced in crevasse rescue and properly roped should venture onto snowfields and glaciers.
• Loaded logging trucks and other industrial traffic may be encountered while accessing this park. Drive with extreme caution and, for your safety, always yield to industrial traffic.
• Public communications are not available at this park.
• Register a trip itinerary with friends, check in and check out.

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

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	This remote park is usually accessed by helicopter. Backcountry camping is allowed. When practical, use impacted campsites, otherwise practice “NO TRACE” camping ethics. If you have a fire build it on rocks, or remove sod, have fire, then replace sod. When toilets are not available bury human waste at least six inches in soil, 100m away from any water source.
	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 visitors should check with the Forest Service or at park trailheads to see if campfire bans are in effect. Bring a portable stove for cooking.
	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 no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	No fishing.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	The Lawrence Grassi Hut is located south of the Clemenceau Icefield, on the southeast end of Cummins Ridge, SSW of Mt. Clemenceau. The interior is a single room with a double sleeping platform which accommodates 18 people (16 in winter). There are tables, benches, a large kitchen area and an oil burning stove for heat. The hut operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is maintained by the Alpine Club of Canada. This is a very remote base for mountaineering and ski touring. Access is 3 to 5 days on foot or skis, or by helicopter or plane which requires a permit from BC Parks.