Ministry of Environment - Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Provincial Park

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Park Info:

This is a very remote area of the province and visitors should be well equipped as there are no supplies of any kind easily accessible. The colorful lakes are because of the marl bottoms.

Park Size: 5,587 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

Location:

Location Map

Located near the most northern tip of Williston Lake. Located near Tsay Kay Dene Indian Reserve, 67 km South of Ft. Ware on the Russel Forestry Service Road. The closest community, town or city is Mackenzie.

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:

History - Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Provincial Park was established on April 11th, 2001 as a Class A Park encompassing 5,587 hectares. Prior to being a provincial park, Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Park was a forest recreation site and through the Mackenzie LRMP process was identified to be made a Protected Area.
Cultural Heritage - This area was a traditional use area for First Nations.
Conservation - Colourful lakes because of marl bottoms.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Due to the remote setting of this park, visitors should be well equipped as there no supplies of any kind easily accessible.
Supplies and gasoline should be checked prior to travelling to the park.
Suitable clothing should be worn and equipment for outdoor living carried.
Visitors should have appropriate maps.

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.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

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	This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. This park offers primitive camping with no facilities at Ed Bird Lake. Road access off Finlay Forest Service Road is very rough.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. This is a very remote area and visitors should prepare accordingly.
	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. Drinking out of any lake or stream in the park is not recommended unless the water has been filtered or boiled.
	This park has pit toilets - no flush toilets. These sites are not maintained so be prepared.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted. Portable stoves should be used for all cooking in backcountry areas.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	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. There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. This park is a popular recreation area for boating.
	This park does not have a boat launch. The area is only suitable for car top boats.
	This area is popular for fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. See the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for site specific information.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia..
	Horseback riding is 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.
	There is no viewing platform but there are good wildlife viewing opportunities.
	Snowmobiles are allowed in the park but there are no designated trails. Be cautious.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is allowed in the park. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.