Ministry of Environment - Jesse Falls Protected Area

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Park Info:

Jesse Falls Park protects a small area around a 10 meter high freshwater waterfall that drains directly out of Jesse Lake and directly into the ocean. The falls are a scenic focal point along the Douglas Channel.

Park Size: 32 ha

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Location Map

Jesse Falls Protected Area is located roughly 24 km south of Kitimat on the east side of Kitimat Arm. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel). Access is by boat only.

Map/Brochure:

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

Park map (93 KB PDF)

Nature & Culture:

History - Jesse Falls Protected Area was designated as a Protected Area in March 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
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Visitor Safety:

General 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 at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is Winter Camping in the park. The park is accessible year round.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are permitted. Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	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. There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No viewing platforms in the park.
	The park is accessible year round.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.