Ministry of Environment - Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park and PA

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Park Info:

This remote wilderness park, known for its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery, is centered in British Columbia's Rocky Mountain Trench. The park encompasses portions of the 250 kilometre Kechika River - a provincial heritage river and BC's largest unlogged watershed. The Kechika was designated a heritage river in 1996 for its outstanding ecological and wilderness recreation values. It also includes two of its major tributaries: the Frog River, flowing from the Cassiar Mountains on the west side, and the Gataga River, merging from the northern Rockies to the east. Hunters, hikers, river rafters and canoeists comprise the majority of visitors to this spectacular wilderness.

Park Size: 347,789 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

Dune Za Keyih is located in British Columbia's Rocky Mountain Trench between Denetiah Provincial Park to the northwest and Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park to the southeast. The park encompasses portions of the 250 kilometre Kechika River. It also includes two of its major tributaries: the Frog River, flowing from the Cassiar Mountains on the west side, and the Gataga River, merging from the northern Rockies to the east. Access to the area is best accomplished via floatplane or helicopter. Jet boats can navigate up-river - however, jet boats are not allowed past log jam rapids on the Gataga River.

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
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Visitor Safety:

Visitors to this extremely remote area must be self sufficient and highly experienced in the outdoors.

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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	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.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are hiking opportunities at this 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.
	No swimming.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. The Frog River is for experienced paddlers only. The Gataga River is an excellent seven day trip from the forks of the Upper Gataga to Terminus Mountain in Denetiah Provincial Park. There are private excursions into this park. Click here to view a non-government website for more information.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. There are private excursions into this park. Click here to view a non-government website for more information.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	Horses and/or horseback riding are permitted.
	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. There are private accommodations available for this park. Click here to view a non-government website for more information.