 |
Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No park
alerts at this time
Park
Info:
Stands of river bottom, old growth white spruce dominate
the landscape of Dall River Old Growth Park. This remote park
is situated in the Cassiar Mountains and is home to a variety
of wildlife species. Horseback riding, hiking and fishing
are just some activities to lure the backcountry adventurer.

Park
Size: 644
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
This remote
park is located adjacent to Denetiah
Park, along the Dall River downstream from Dall Lake.
It is approximately 300 km west of Fort Nelson. There are
no roads; access to the area is by air. Most visitors to the
area are members of guided hunting and/or fishing trips.
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:
- Cultural
Heritage - Dall River Old
Growth Park overlaps with traditional use areas of the Kaska Dena
and Tahltan First Nations. The park holds significant spiritual value for First Nations. Although there is limited documented information, the area has high potential for cultural and heritage resources.
- Conservation - Dall River Old Growth Park lies west of the Rocky Mountain Trench and falls within the Cassiar Ranges ecosection. The park encompasses the valley bottom of the Dall River, downstream from Dall Lake.One biogeoclimatic zone, Boreal White and Black Spruce, occurs in the park. The forested valley of this section of the Dall River contains extensive stands of old growth white spruce. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove the
- Wildlife - The park contains important habitat for grizzly bear and furbearers. Stone sheep are common outside of the park in the rugged mountainous alpine valleys that drain into Dall River. Bull trout, arctic grayling, whitefish and northern pike can be found in the clear, blue waters of Dall River. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. For more information on bear safety, click here.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Hikers
and campers should be prepared for all weather conditions
in this changeable climate. Always carry first-aid equipment
and extra clothing and food. Water sources in the backcountry
may carry giardia or other parasites. Boil or filter all water
when in the backcountry. Please remember this is bear country.
These animals are powerful, unpredictable and extremely dangerous.
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.

 |
No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
|
 |
There are no facilities for experienced hikers in the area.
|
 |
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. |
 |
There
are no shower facilities at this park.
|
 |
There
are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.
|
 |
No
firewood available.
|
 |
There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
 |
There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
|
 |
There
are hiking opportunities in the park. For your own
safety and preservation of the park, obey posted
signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroy plant life and soil structure.
|
 |
This
park does not have a playground.
|
 |
There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
|
 |
There
are remote, wilderness canoeing or kayaking opportunities
at this park.
|
 |
This
park does not have a boat launch.
|
 |
If
in the area, anglers can try their luck for bull trout,
arctic grayling, whitefish and northern pike. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate
licence.
|
 |
Cycling
is not permitted.
|
 |
Dall
River Old Growth Park provides excellent opportunities
for backcountry horseback riding. Riders should be experienced
and prepared for wilderness travel, as there are no
designated trails.
Horseback
riders are required to obtain a letter
of permission from the BC 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. |
 |
No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
|
 |
No
winter recreation opportunities. |
 |
No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
 |
No
windsurfing opportunities. |
 |
No
waterskiing opportunities. |
 |
The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the
area should refer to the current BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopsis for
more details and information.
|
 |
No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
 |
No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
 |
No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
|