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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No park
alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
The Gitnadoiks River Provincial Park is located in the heart
of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains. The Kitimat
Ranges are characterized by dome-like granite mountains with
many sheer bare faces and numerous waterfalls. Elevations
within the park range from about 100 metres in the valley
bottom to about 1,800 metres on the surrounding ridges and
peaks. Angling enthusiasts should take note of the excellent
sport fishing opportunities available in the park. At least
13 species of fish occur in
the area, including Pacific
salmon (five species), rainbow and cutthroat
trout, dolly varden char, and mountain whitefish.
Park
Size: 57,698
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Visitors
are reminded that this is a wilderness area and that proper
gear and transportation arrangements are required.
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
The park
is located approximately 50 km west of Terrace on the south
side of the Skeena River. The closest boat launch
is located at Exchamsiks River Provincial Park. The closest
communities, towns and cities are Terrace (50 km east
of the park), Port Edward (80 km west of the
park) and
Prince Rupert (90 km west of the park).
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:
- Wildlife - Park visitors are likely to spot moose, beaver, otter, mink and wolves in the valley bottom areas, while higher up, mountain goats may be viewed on the rock faces and slides. Birdlife includes a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, eagles, hawks, hummingbirds, swallows, thrushes, crows, woodpeckers, warblers and sparrows. It has been confirmed that the Trumpeter Swans nest in the park – this is one of only three confirmed nesting sites known in the province.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
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.
The walk-in/backcountry campsites are all on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed,
but no facilities are provided. There is no road access
to this park.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No firewood or fire rings are available. If you have
to make a fire, keep it minimal, make sure it is extinguished,
please spread ashes and rocks about.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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Swimming is not recommended along the rocky shoreline
at Alastair Lake. Please note that there are no lifeguards
on duty in provincial parks.
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There are canoeing and kayaking opportunities in this
park. Visitors must be experienced paddlers capable
of traveling in strong river currents. Technical navigation
is required. Flash flooding often occurs after rain
events.
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This park does not have a boat launch. The closest
boat launch is located at Exchamsiks River Provincial
Park.
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Angling
enthusiasts should take note of the excellent sport
fishing opportunities available in the park. At least
13 species of fish including Pacific salmon, rainbow
and cutthroat trout, dolly varden char, and mountain
whitefish occur in the area. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Hunting is allowed in the park. Please check the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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There is one backcountry public use cabin located
on Allistar Lake. There is also a private cabin and
a permit-approved private trappers cabin
not authorized for public use.
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