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Park
Info:
Homathko River - Tatlayoko Protected Area comprises 17,575 hectares of diverse landscape, incorporating low elevation coastal rainforests and wetlands. Unique features of the surrounding area include the spectacular Waddington Canyon on the Homathko River, extensive icefields, and the aquamarine Tatlayoko Lake, with its impressive mountain backdrop. The Protected Area also incorporates valuable wildlife habitat, including the Mosley Creek wetlands and valley migration corridors through the Coast Range.
Homathko River-Tatlayoko Protected Area was designated through
the Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan. The spectacular mountain
scenery of the area offers remote recreational opportunities
for the experienced backcountry user, ranging from hiking,
kayaking, and mountaineering to photography and wildlife viewing.
The Homathko River-Tatlayoko Protected Area is a spectacular
wilderness area, but is remote and access is difficult. There
are no trails or roads within the Protected Area. Tatlayoko
Lake is accessible by boat, and there is a road and a forestry
recreation site along the eastern shore of the lake. There
are boating opportunities on Tatlayoko Lake, and consistent
afternoon thermal winds also create good windsurfing conditions.
The Homathko River is considered too dangerous for canoeists,
kayakers, or rafters.
Park
Size: 17,575
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not
available at this time.
Location:
The Protected
Area is located approximately 175 km west of Williams Lake
and 30 km south of Tatla Lake. The area can be accessed by
gravel road off Highway 20 near Tatla Lake. For additional
map information, please refer to topographical map numbers:
1:50,000 92N/6, 92N/7, 92N/8, 92N/9, 92N/11, and 92N/2.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
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are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
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Nature
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History
Conservation
Wildlife
Visitor
Safety:
- High winds can make the lake hazardous to small boats; stay close to shore.
- The Homathko River is too rough for whitewater rafting and kayaking.
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.
Reservations are not accepted for the wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites.
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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.
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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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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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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This
lake is very cold and windy, therefore not very inviting
to swim in. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial
parks.
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Only
experienced canoeists and kayakers should attempt Tatlayoko
Lake. Windy conditions are common and may result in
dangerously high waves. Paddling on the Homathko River
is dangerous, and is not recommended.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Wild,
indigenous bull trout are found in Mosley Creek, Dumbell
Lake and the Homathko River. Dolly varden and rainbow
trout are also abundant. Anyone fishing or angling in
British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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Horses
can be brought in for hunting.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be under control at all times. Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears.
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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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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It is possible to windsurf on this lake due to the high winds that
arise.
However, the water is very cold and uninviting.
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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This
park is open to hunting. Please
refer to the BC Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.
Horses can be brought in for hunting
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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