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Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
Kennedy Lake Provincial Park is a popular day-use destination
for lake and beach-based recreation. This park is comprised
of two sites along the south shore of Kennedy Lake, adjacent
to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of
Vancouver Island.
Visitors come to swim, kayak, fish, water-ski and windsurf
at this beautiful park, where in the fall it is possible
to view beach spawning of sockeye. Black bears are frequent
visitors at this time. Due to the steep-sided mountains
surrounding Kennedy Lake, the largest body of fresh water
on Vancouver
Island, winds whip up across the main part of the lake
and Clayoquot Arm with little warning, requiring extreme
caution
by paddlers and boaters.
Facilities at this day-use only park include a small picnic
area, pit toilets and a boat launch.
Special Features: A number of small creeks under the highway
offer spawning and rearing habitat for several species of
fish. In the fall it is possible to view beach spawning of
sockeye. Black bears are common at this time.
Park
Size: 241
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Kennedy
Lake is located adjacent to Clayoquot Sound on the west
coast of Vancouver Island. This park is comprised of
two sites along the south shore of Kennedy Lake, adjacent
to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The park is located
on Hwy 4, 8 km east of the Pacific Rim Hwy/Hwy 4 junction. Nearby communities include Tofino and Ucluelet.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature & Culture:
- Cultural Heritage - This area has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation. In the 1900s, settlers came to the area and fishing and logging became viable industries. Today, tourism is strong, encompassing wildlife viewing, sports fishing, kayaking, wilderness camping and other activities. The connection of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples to this land is a vital, driving force, and it is equally important for visitors to respect this connection.
Visitor
Safety:
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.
No camping at this park.
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There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities
at this park.
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Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not
permitted.
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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This park has a day-use/picnic area with two picnic
tables, 1 wheelchair accessible pit toilet, parking
lot and boat launch. These facilities are located adjacent
to Log Dump Creek.
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Picnic tables and the pit toilet are wheelchair accessible.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the park. All surface water must be
boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
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This
park has 1 pit toilet, located near the parking lot and boat launch. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Fires
are not allowed in this park.
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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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There is no designated swimming area at this park
however the sandy shores of Kennedy Lake offer good
swimming opportunities. There are no lifeguards on
duty at provincial parks.
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Visitors can canoe or kayak on Kennedy Lake. Paddlers
should be aware of prevailing westerly winds, which
generally pick up in the afternoon during the summer.
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There is a boat launch at this park, adjacent to Log
Dump Creek.
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There
are opportunities for fresh water fishing on Kennedy
Lake, which is known to contain Cutthroat trout.
Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal
fishing regulations. All anglers should check the
current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans
Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash
and under control all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must
dispose of their excrement. |
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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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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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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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