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photo of Kleanza Creek ' Kleanza Creek Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Kleanza Creek Provincial Park is located amongst the forests and rock canyons in the Coast Mountains. Occupying frontage on the Skeena River and on both sides of Kleanza Creek, the park is of historical significance. Kleanza means gold in the Gitxsan language and it was this metal that influenced the early history of the park site. Placer mining for gold was first carried out in the creek in the late 1890’s.

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Park Size: 269 hectares

Special Notes:

  • In the interests of safety, firearms are prohibited.
  • Motor vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs and similar vehicles are restricted to vehicle roads and parking areas.
  • In the interests of protecting the park's ecology, rock hunting and collecting are not permitted.

Management Planning:

 

Location:

15 km east of Terrace's Hwy 16 and Hwy 37 junction.

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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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Kleanza means gold in the Gitxsan language and it was this metal that influenced the early history of the park site. Placer mining for gold was first carried out on the creek in the late 1890s when men shoveled gravel from the bars into sluice boxes. This process proved unsatisfactory because there was too much water in the creek and the bedrock was too deep for handwork. Remains of the Cassiar Hydraulic Mining Company operations can be found above the beautiful rock canyon.
  • Conservation - The park protects the Kleanza Creek Canyon and important salmon spawning habitat in the area.
  • Wildlife - Migrating pink (humpback) salmon may be seen each fall as they spawn in the creek completing their life cycle that began two years previously in the same spot.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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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, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

Northwest Escapes Ltd
E-mail address: nwescapesbc@telus.net
Phone: (250) 638-8490

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

This park offers 32 vehicle accessible shaded/treed campsites in Kleanza Creek Campground. The campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis and campsite reservations are not accepted. There are 2 double sites and 2 tent sites. The campsites can accommodate RV’s. Parking is available for extra vehicles. There is a gate and it is locked from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Pay phones are not available. The nearest store is approximately 15 km away in Terrace.
 Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night

Hours of Operation - All dates are subject to change without notice

Opening and Closing Campground Dates: (campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.)

 May 9 - September 15
Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 9 - September 15
Campground Reservable Dates: Not applicable
Total Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: 32
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.
wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.
picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

This park has a day-use/picnic area. Facilities include parking area, grassy areas, fire rings, benches, gravel/cobble beach, pit toilets, picnic tables and a horseshoe pit. There are no pay phones and the gate is locked from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am during the camping and off seasons.
wheelchair accessibility

Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.

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drinking water

One hand pump is available in the parkand can be found near the parking lot. Water is shut off during the off season.
toilets

This park has pit toilets located in the campground and day use area.
showers

No showers.
sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities. The nearest sani-station facilities can be found in Terrace, approximately 15 km to the west.

firewood, campfires

Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator for a fee. Visitors may bring their own wood. Campfires are allowed in the campsites and day use area fire rings. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive, educational programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

A 1 km easy trail leads to a 24 metre deep box canyon on Kleanza Creek. All who use this trail should exercise extreme caution. There are no restraining barriers. A responsible adult should accompany children. 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.
playgrounds

This park does not have a playground but there is a horseshoe pit and basketball hoop.
swimming

No swimming.
canoeing, kayaking

There are whitewater-kayaking opportunities in Kleanza Creek. There are no rentals available at this time. Please use caution.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.
fishing

The lakes and waterways of the area can provide good fishing. Dolly Varden, steelhead, and rainbow trout are the principal species. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. There are no bicycle trails in this park.
horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.
pets, domestic animals in parks 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.
wildlife viewing

There is a viewing area located above Kleanza Canyon.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

Visitors can snowshoe in the park during the winter season.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.
waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.
hunting

No hunting in the park.
climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.
cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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