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Visitor Information

Visitors to this extremely remote area must be self sufficient and highly experienced in the outdoors. Bring  your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.

Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park and Protected Area

About This Park

Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park

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

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Location and Maps

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.
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Nature and Culture

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Management Planning

Management Planning Information

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

Canoeing

Canoeing

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.

Fishing

Fishing

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.

Hiking

Hiking

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.
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Horses and/or horseback riding are permitted.
Hunting

Hunting

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.
Pets on Leash

Pets on Leash

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.
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Facilities Available at this Park

Cabins / Huts / Yurts

Cabins / Huts / Yurts

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.
Campfires

Campfires

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.