• The mountain pine beetle infestation at Eskers Provincial Park has resulted in the majority of mature lodge pole pine being killed. Dead standing trees have increased the wildfire risk as well as the safe use of the facilities for the public.
• Please be advised that starting Monday, January 28th, a danger tree removal project will be conducted within Eskers Provincial Park. To ensure the public safety during operations the park will be closed Monday – Friday, but will be available for the public on weekends. Please take extra caution around the facilities and at the parking lot and be aware of potential or unidentified hazards in the operational area on weekends when the park will be open.  Thank you for your co-operation.
• If you go for a hike, ensure you are prepared for inclement weather conditions.
• Use caution while driving the access road and beware of soft shoulders.
• Please obey the posted speed signs.

Special Notes:

• Snow-mobiles and ATVs are NOT permitted in the park.
• Fires are NOT permitted in the park.
• Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage. Please don’t damage or remove them.

• Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

• Location Map

Eskers Provincial Park is located 40 km northwest of Prince George. Turn west off highway 97 north onto Chief Lake Road. Continue west for 27 km (at km 12 Chief Lake Road turns into Ness Lake Road). At the west end of Ness Lake turn north onto Ness Lake Road North. Follow this road for 1 km to the Eskers Provincial Park entrance.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location Map
• Park Map (52 kb pdf)
• Park Brochure (135 kb pdf)
• Park Interpretive Trail Brochure (172 kb pdf)

• Conservation - The thick layer of soil left in the wake of the glaciers supports a mixed forest of aspen, lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir with some spruce in the southern reaches of the park.
• Wildlife - Eskers Park is an ideal "outdoor classroom" for those wishing to study the array of birds and mammals who make their home in the wetlands among the eskers. One of the most prominent residents is the beaver, whose industry is obvious along most of the lakeside trails. The park's diverse forest and numerous lakes provide excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife such as moose, deer, black bear, squirrels, grouse and abundant waterfowl.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	This park has a day-use/picnic area. A picnic shelter with a stove is in the picnic area for use by visitors.
	All facilities at Circle Lake are built to special needs standards and are suitable for wheelchairs and the elderly. Access via the service road is available to those groups requiring vehicle access to the lake. Please contact BC Parks for admittance. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located at both Circle Lake and Pine Marsh.
	Drinking water is available from the hand pump at the Pine Marsh in summer months only.
	This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	Those who enjoy walking and hiking can explore the rolling topography and diverse landscapes of Eskers Park's 15 km of marked trail linking Pine Marsh, Camp Lake and Kathie Lake. An interpretive brochure, available at the trail head, has been designed to enhance visitors' appreciation of this scenic area. 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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Circle Lake is an ideal location for families to learn flat-water canoeing. The canoe launch provides easy access to the lake. Those willing to carry a canoe into Camp Lake will find several portage trails connecting some of the smaller, more remote lakes between Camp and Kathie Lakes.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Camp and Kathie Lakes provide excellent angling opportunities for rainbow trout. Lakeshore casting may produce a brook trout in Bow or Butterfly Lakes. Park also offers excellent ice fishing during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Mountain bikes are allowed on all park roads and designated trails. The trails that are designated for cycling enthusiasts are the 2.3 km gated service road to Camp Lake. Another 3.2 km along a hilly trail will bring you to Kathie Lake. Bicycles are not allowed on any of the other trails within the park. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in BC.
	No horseback riding.
	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 a viewing platform in this park. The park is a “outdoor classroom" for those who wish to study the array of birds and mammals that make their home in the wetlands among the eskers. The Park’s diverse forest and numerous lakes provide excellent habitat for beaver, moose, deer, black bear, squirrels, grouse and abundant waterfowl.
	All of the hiking/walking trails are excellent for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There is no track setting in the park. You can also toboggan on the various hills within the park.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Only portions of this park (Taginchil Lake area) are open to hunting. All hunters should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopsis for regulations and further information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.