Park Info
This park protects the only natural spawning site of the unique "Gerrard" Rainbow trout. This wilderness area is critical in maintaining the natural habitat for species such as grizzly bear, mountain goat and woodland caribou. Visitors are asked to employ low impact techniques.
Park Size: 78,947 ha
Stay Safe:
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
- Campfires are not allowed except in emergency situations.
General Visitor Information
Location
Location Map
The park is situated in the Selkirk Mountains, between Slocan and Kootenay lakes at the south end, and between Arrow Lakes and Duncan Lake at the north end.
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Nature & Culture
- History - The park has an important mining and logging history including an historic townsite and railway station at the south end of Trout Lake.
- Cultural Heritage - The area within the park is significant to the Okanagan, Shuswap and Ktunaxa-kinbasket First Nations. The park has an important mining and logging history including an historic townsite and railway station at the south end of Trout Lake.
- Conservation - This wilderness park protects a mix of low, mid and high-elevation forests. The park contains old-growth forests, extensive alpine meadows and lakes, and numerous rivers and creeks. It provides a spawning and rearing habitat for the internationally important Gerrard rainbow trout and an important spawning channel for Kootenay Lake kokanee in the Meadow Creek watershed. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please do not damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - This wilderness area is critical in maintaining the natural habitat for species such as grizzly bear, elk, mountain goat and woodland caribou.
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Activities Available At This Park
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| Cycling |
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Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
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| Fishing |
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This park protects the only natural spawning site of the unique "Gerrard" Rainbow trout and is an important spawning channel for Kootenay Lake kokanee in the Meadow Creek watershed. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
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| Hiking |
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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.
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| Pets on Leash |
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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 bears.
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Facilities Available At This Park
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| Walk-In/Wilderness Camping |
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Wilderness, backcountry walk-in camping is provided, but no facilities are provided. There are no user fees charged at this time.
