Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park
- All recreational hunting is prohibited in Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park. This applies to all areas of the park including the campground, Natadesleen Lake and trail, and the section of the Iskut River within the park boundary. Please ensure you are familiar with the location of park boundaries before hunting in the vicinity of the park
About This Park
Overnight campers and avid fishers will find Kinaskan Lake to be the perfect spot to stop and relax. The campsites provide a spectacular introduction to northern scenery. From the campground, located at lake's edge, visitors are afforded sweeping views up the length of the lake with Todagin Mountains to the east and the Klastline Plateau to the west.
Located at the south end of Kinaskan Lake between the Skeena and Coast Mountain Ranges, this park offers spectacular scenery and good rainbow trout fishing. The Iskut River runs through the park to the south, where it enters a smaller lake called Natadesleen. The Little Iskut River branches off to the west into Mt. Edziza Provincial Park and Recreation Area.
Park Size: 1800 hectares
Special Notes:
- licenced motor vehicles, including motorcycles, are restricted to vehicle roads and parking areas. Please keep vehicles and equipment on the camp pads or driveways. Unlicenced vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles, are not permitted in the park.
- Maintenance, fee collection, and security services for the park are provided by a Park Facility Operator.
- From Kinaskan Lake, visitors can base explorations of Spatsizi or Mount Edziza Parks. You can canoe or boat the Spatsizi, Klappan, Stikine, or Dease Rivers, drive to viewing opportunities in the Lower Grand Canyon of the Stikine near historic Telegraph Creek, or in alpine through Gnat Pass.
| Campground Hours of Operation
All dates are subject to change without notice |
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| Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.) |
May 15 – September 30 (park is closed on first snowfall) |
| Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: | May 15– September 30 (park is closed on first snowfall) |
| Campground Reservable Dates: | Not applicable |
| Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: | 50 |
| Number of Reservable Campsites, if applicable: (all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. | |
Nature and Culture
- History - Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park was established on December 4, 1987.
- Conservation - Special features in this park include Cascade Falls, Natadesleen and Kinaskan Lakes, and Natadesleen and Kinaskan Rainnbow Fisheries.
- Wildlife - A diversity of wildlife is seen and includes moose, black and grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, mink, martens, hares, and squirrels. Goats and Stone Sheep can also be seen high in the nearby mountains.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Feel free to canoe at both Kinaskan and Natadesleen Lakes.
Cycling
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Fishing
Rainbow trout are abundant in Kinaskan and Natadesleen Lakes, averaging .5 kg in weight and 30 cm in length. Fish from shore or boat, fly fish, cast, or troll with just about any lure, the hard-fighting rainbow are waiting. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hiking
Several trails are located near Kinaskan Lake. The Todagin Mountain trail leaves Highway 37 several hundred metres south of the Tatogga Lake service station and leads to the summer range of the Stone Sheep. A full day or two should be allowed for this hike. The Mt. Edziza trail begins on the west end of the campground and leads about 300 metres to where the Iskut River must be crossed. From the western shore, the trail leads through an old burn and onto Mowdade Lake at 24 km and the start of the Mt. Edziza Park trail system.
The Natadesleen trail leaves Highway 37 ten kilometres south of Kinaskan Lake. This trail leads 1 km to the shore of the Natadesleen. The adventurous can portage a canoe into Natadesleen Lake and paddle to the southwest side of the lake, where the river exits the lake. From here, a rough trail leads down the river to Cascade Falls, a unique volcanic formation on the Iskut River.
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.
Pets on Leash
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.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Swimming
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Facilities Available at this Park
Boat Launch
The floating wharf and excellent boat ramp make it easy to launch your boat.
Campfires
While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Drinking Water
Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
Picnic Areas
This park has a day-use/picnic area.
Pit or Flush Toilets
This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
Vehicle Accessible Camping
This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $16.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $8.00 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.
Wheelchair Access
Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
