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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • Dahl Lake Provincial Park is a day-use park only; overnight camping and fires are prohibited.

Park Info:

Dahl Lake Provincial Park is a day-use park providing a wilderness atmosphere within an hours drive of Prince George. The park has rustic picnic facilities, a sandy beach, short walking trail, and great canoeing and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Motorized boats are prohibited on Dahl Lake.

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Park Size: 1,583 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Dahl Lake Provincial Park is located 60 km southwest of Prince George. The parking area is at Norman Lake 19 km south of Highway 16 on the Norman Lake road. Norman Lake road is 43 km west of Prince George (NTS Map reference: 93G/14).

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife


    • Visitor Safety:

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

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    Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
    group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.     No camping at this park.

    Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
    wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

    No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
    group camping - 15 or more campers

    No group campsites.
    picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

    This park has a day-use/picnic area.
    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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    drinking water

    Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
    toilets

    This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
    showers

    No showers.
    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    No sani-station/dump facilities.
    firewood, campfires

    Campfires are not permitted.
    There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
    interpretive, educational programs

    There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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    walking, hiking trails

    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. A 300 metre trail connects Norman and Dahl Lakes. The trailhead is at the south end of the beach on Norman Lake. Another rough trail route continues on along the north shore of Dahl Lake.
    playgrounds

    This park does not have a playground.
    swimming

    There are no designated swimming areas or lifeguards on duty. A sandy beach is located at the east end of Norman Lake.
    canoeing, kayaking

    There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. To access Dahl Lake with a canoe or kayak, launch at the beach on the east end of Norman Lake, paddle 300 metres south along the shoreline to the creek, and proceed east through the channel about 200 metres into Dahl Lake. Motorized boats are prohibited on Dahl Lake.
    power boats, boat launch

    This park does not have a boat launch.

    fishing

    Ice Fishing

    Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Norman Lake has been stocked with rainbow trout in the past, and although not heavily used, Dahl Lake has moderate fishing potential as well. During the winter season, visitors can ice fish on the Lake.

    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
    horses, horseback riding

    No horseback riding.
    pets, domestic animals in parks

    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.
    wildlife viewing

    There is no viewing platform at this park but wildlife there are viewing areas to see wildlife.

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    winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

    There are cross-country ski and snowshoeing opportunities on the park trails but there are no developed tracks. Part of the Bednesti trail system allows snowmobiles and skidooing.

    scuba, snorkelling

    No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
    windsurfing

    No windsurfing opportunities.
    waterskiing

    There are no waterskiing opportunities on Dahl Lake. This is a non-motorized lake. You can waterski on Norman Lake nearby.
    hunting

    Hunting is allowed is some areas of the Park. Please check the Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.

    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.
    cabins, yurts, lodges

    No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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