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photo of Maxhamish Lake ' Maxhamish Lake Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

No park alerts at this time

Park Info:

Many recreational opportunities such as fishing and wildlife viewing await visitors to this area. Visitors are sure to see moose and deer foraging in the park. Visitors can access this area by all-terrain vehicle or by snowmobile in the wintertime.

It is important that backcountry travellers be prepared for all weather conditions. Carry first-aid equipment, extra clothing and food. Backpacking cookstoves help conserve trees; fires are discouraged in the backcountry. Refrain from drinking water without treating it, as it may carry giardia or other parasites. Store food in a cache out of reach of bears and other animals. Watch for signs of bear activity and make plenty of noise. Store garbage properly and pack it out when you leave.

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Park Size: 27,516 hectares

Special Notes:

  • It is important that backcountry travellers be prepared for all weather conditions.
  • Carry first aid equipment, extra clothing and food.
  • Backpacking cookstoves help conserve trees; fires are discouraged in the backcountry.
  • Refrain from drinking water without treating it, as it may carry giardia or other parasites.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

125 km north of Fort Nelson, 12 km off the Liard Hwy (77). There is no road access and the closest community is Fort Nelson.

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:
  • Wildlife - Maxhamish Lake contains a diverse number of fish species. Fish species present in this lake include: artic cisco, lake whitefish, least cisco, northern pike, slimy sculpin, spottail shiner, troutperch, Walleye, and white sucker.
  • 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.

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

 

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

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

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

There are swimming opportunites. There are NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY in provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

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.Dogs should be under control to avoid any potential problems with wildlife.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis for more information.

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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