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Park Info:

Management Planning Information

• Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

Location:

• Location Map

Goguka Creek Protected Area is located in the Jackfish Creek/Prophet River area alongside the Alaska Highway at km 441, (mile post 274). The closest communities are Fort Nelson and Prophet River.

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

• Location Map
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• History - The Goguka Creek area was first considered as an Ecological Reserve back in 1993 in order to protect the rare pitcher plants located in this area. As industry had an interest in the area, this parcel of land ended up being designated as a Protected Area in 2001.
• Conservation - Goguka Creek is located in the Boreal White and Black Spruce Biogeoclimatic Zone. The general landscape of the area is a flat plain of Muskeg which includes a floating bog. Rare plants such as pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) named after the plants unusual leaf shape and its capacity to hold water and the wild calla lily (Calla palustris) are found within this rare habitat.
• Wildlife - Black bear, moose and snowshoe hare are the most common fauna found in the Goguka Creek area.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• In summer, the area is wet and boggy and thick with mosquitoes. The dense vegetation combined with the high water table makes even walking almost impossible and possibly dangerous. These factors, combined with the sensitive vegetation, make this area very unattractive for any type of summer recreation.

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

There are no campsites in this protected area.

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	There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities in this protected area.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not permitted in this protected area.
	There are no group campsites in this protected area..
	There is no day-use or picnic facilities in this protected area.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in this protected area.
	No 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 protected area.
	There are no developed trails at this protected area.
	This protected area does not have a playground.
	There are no swimming opportunities at this protected area.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this protected area.
	This protected area does not have a boat launch.
	No fishing.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horses or horseback riding.
	Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. If you must bring them, they are to be on a leash and under control at all times.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	In winter, visitors to Goguka Creek can access the area via snowshoes. However due to the dense vegetations, snowshoeing is extremely difficult and not recommended.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is allowed in this protected area. 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.