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Park Info:

As one of British Columbia's newest protected areas, Mehatl Creek Provincial Park provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is just three hours from the Lower Mainland and allows experienced wilderness adventurers to enjoy the beauty of scenic alpine ridges, lush subalpine meadow, and pristine old-growth forests - all in perfect silence.

During the summer, visitors can trek up to Mehatl Falls, which is nestled in a subalpine bowl, or hike the winding trail along the creek, which leads to breathtaking photographic opportunities at the Mehatl Cascades. Other activities include fishing in the lower creek, nature appreciation, and wildlife viewing.

Park Size: 23,860 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

To reach Mehatl Creek Provincial Park, turn west at the main intersection in Boston Bar, where a big sign directs traffic off of Highway 1 to North Bend. Drive over the bridge to the west side of the Fraser River and follow the Nahatlatch Forest Service Road. Continue along the Forest Service Road for about 48km to Mehatl Creek Park. To reach Mehatl Creek Park via this route you must pass through Nahatlatch Provincial Park.

To Mehatl (Zeroed from North Bend School):

0 km	North Bend School
9 km	Road Junction, Go Left. (Park’s directional sign)
11.7 km	Road Junction, Go Right. (Park’s directional sign)
13 km	Road to the right to private property and river access. Stay on main road.
14.5 km	4 Barrel Mainline Road, Nahatlatch River Resort, Keefer Road. Keep Left.
23 km	Log Creek Bridge and Forest Service Campsite, Log Creek FS Road. Go Left.
23.5 km	Kookpi Creek Forest Service Road. Continue Straight.
24 km	Frances Lake Campsite (Entering Provincial Park)
26 km	Hannah Lake Campsite
26.6 km	Ranger Station Campsite
29.5 km	Nahatlatch Lake Campsite
31km	Salmon Beach Campsite
31.1 km	Rough Boat Launch Area
33.5 km	Squakum Creek Campsite
35 km	High Bench Lookout
40.2 km	Road to river and old trapper’s cabin and REO rafting take out
41.1 km	Continue Straight
42 km	FRBC Road, salmon spawning area, new gate
42.4 km	Continue Straight
42.5 km	Bridge over Tachewana Creek
43 km	Road hard left down to creek, another road possible to river
44 km	Continue Straight
46.2 km	Continue Straight
48 km	Gated bridge over Nahatlatch River, trail to Mehatl Creek falls from log sort
48.2 km	Road off left to Grizzly Falls ( 2 km to falls)

Directions are the same as for Nahatlach Provincial Park. You must travel through Nahatlach to its Western boundary which borders Mehatl Provincial Park.

Map/Brochure:

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

Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - Mehatl Creek Provincial Park was designated to park status in July, 1999.
Cultural Heritage - The park area is the traditional territory of the Nlaka-pamux Nation, who have occupied the area for thousands of years. Several culturally modified trees are found along the lower Mehatl. Oral history has indicated this park was a route with which the Nlaka’pamux traded with the Mt. Currie First Nations.
Conservation - The park lies in a transition zone that exhibits both coastal and interior characteristics. Lower elevations are noted for stands of coastal western hemlock and interior Douglas fir. Englemann Spruce, subalpine fir, mountain hemlock, and lodgepole pine can be found at higher elevations, and above those, alpine tundra. Many of the stands in the subalpine environment are old growth forests. The portion of the creek below the falls protects Chinook, bull trout and rainbow trout spawning and rearing habitat. Portions of the park are an important breeding and nesting habitat for harlequin duck.
Wildlife - In combination with the Nahatlatch and Stein protected areas, Mehatl Creek Provincial Park offers habitat for species that are dependent on old-growth ecosystems and a high degree of wilderness. The valley is prime habitat for grizzly bears, black bears, and cougars. Other species in the park area include wolves, lynx, mountain goats, mule deer, and spotted owl.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

The park is undeveloped, isolated, and has no signposts or trail guides.
Park visitors will require wilderness skills and experience.
This park is not regularly patrolled. Visitors should be totally self-sufficient.
Visitors should ensure they make their presence known if there are signs of bear and food should be properly cached.

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.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. There are small campgrounds at nearby Nahatlatch Provincial Park. These sites are unstructured with few amenities.
	There is no designated backcountry camping. Visitors should practice no-impact camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Water taken from local creeks or streams should be boiled, treated or filtered before consuming.
	There are no toilet facilities provided. Visitors should exercise proper backcountry sanitation procedures when no facilities are available. Deposit human waste in cat holes. Cat holes are 6 to 8 inches deep and should be located at least 100 feet from any water source. Thoroughly cover and disguise cat holes when finished. Bury toilet paper as well, do not burn it.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	No firewood is available and no fire rings are installed. The gathering of firewood in a Park is illegal, so fires should only be used for emergency drying and warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There is an established trail leaving from the west end of Nahatlatch Park, taking the hiker along the creek up to Mehatl Cascades. This trailhead is identified by a large open space on the right side of the forestry road, directly before the Nahatlatch River is crossed. This trail is approx. 3 km in length. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. Beyond this trail there are no marked hiking trails. Hiking in this park requires excellent route finding skills Hikers should be in excellent physical condition.. Until the alpine is reached a fair amount of bushwhacking is required. Hikers can follow the Mehatl Creek up to its headwaters in the northern portion of the park. Traversing alpine ridges, hikers may access northern alpine portions of the park approaching from the west via Lillooet Lake and Lizzie Creek. Access is also north from the Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park or from the east via Kwoiek or Log Creeks. Logging roads along Lizzie, Kwoiek or Log Creeks may assist in accessing the park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	The only swimming opportunities would be in the alpine glacier fed lakes, which would be extremely cold. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are kayaking opportunities for the very experienced on the creek below the falls. This is extreme whitewater and kayakers should be familiar with the creek’s grade designation.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	There is trout fishing in the creek below the falls. 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. Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.