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photo of Diana Lake ' Diana Lake Provincial Park
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

This park offers a wide variety of water-oriented activities. Sunbathing, swimming and canoeing are popular activities at this lakefront park. It also has a fascinating nature trail that winds through lush coastal rainforest. All five species of Pacific salmon, as well as steelhead, rainbow trout and dolly varden can be found in the lakes and creeks around this park. Observe spawning salmon in Diana Creek in August and September.
The entrance gate is locked daily from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

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Park Size: 233 hectares

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

16 km east of Prince Rupert on Highway #16. The closest community, town or city is Port Edward.

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

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Nature & Culture:


Visitor Safety:

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.

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Contact Information:

Northwest Escapes Ltd
E-mail address: nwescapesbc@telus.net
Phone: (250) 638-8490

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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

There are grassy areas and a covered picnic shelter for picnicking. The beach is sandy/rocky. Fire rings are available, however visitors must supply their own firewood. Please note that pets/domestic animals are not permitted in the day use/beach area however they are allowed at the creek side picnic sites. The gate is locked daily from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. The day-use area is open from May 15 to September 15 and the gate is closed during the off-season. Walk-in is permitted.

wheelchair accessibility

The pit toilets and picnic shelters are wheelchair accessible.

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drinking water

There is one hand pump located by the picnic shelter. This tap may be shut off during the off-season.
toilets

This park has only pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities. There are sani-stations located in Port Edward and Prince Rupert.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are permitted within the fire rings provided. Visitors must supply their own firewood. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented in some parks. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

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

The park has a fascinating nature trail that winds through lush coastal rainforest. The trail is moderate and the length is approximately 3 km return.

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.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

Swimming is available in Diana Lake. The beach is a mixture of rock and sand. There is a dam adjacent to the day-use area. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Sea kayak rentals are available in Prince Rupert

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

All five species of Pacific salmon, as well as steelhead, rainbow trout and dolly varden, can be found in the lakes and creeks around this park. Observe spawning salmon in Diana Creek in August and September. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. Bikes are not permitted on the Diana Creek hiking trail.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals are not permitted in the day-use area adjacent to Diana Lake and must be kept on a leash at all times. Please obey all posted signs. 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

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

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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