A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Park Info
Situated in the northern muskeg, Goguka Creek Protected Area is representative of a northern bog ecosystem. Stunted black spruce and water hardy vegetation comprise this remote protected area which provides ideal habitat for species such as moose and black bear. Upon closer inspection, fragile plants such as the wild calla lily and pitcher plant can be found eking out a living in this rugged landscape.
Special Feature: The purpose of the park is to protect the rare pitcher plant: Sarracenia purpurea.
Park Size: 435 hectares
Stay Safe:
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.
Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in this protected area.
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not permitted in this protected area.
There are no developed trails in this protected area.
Campfires are not permitted in this protected area.
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.
Nature & Culture
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.
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.
Winter Recreation
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.
