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BC Parks ' Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park is a newly established park that protects one of the few remaining examples of Sub-Boreal Spruce in the Parsnip Trench ecosection.

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Park Size: 5,708 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Located on the western edge of Williston Lake, approximately 135 km north of Mackenzie on the Finlay Forest Service Road. The Finlay Forest Service Road can be accessed at approximately 10 km north of McLeod Lake on Hwy 97.

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 - Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park is a Class A Park encompassing 5,708 hectares and was established on April 11th, 2001. Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park was first identified for Protected Area Status through the Mackenzie Land and Resource Management Plan process to protect one of the few remaining examples of Sub-Boreal Spruce in the Parsnip Trench ecosection.
  • Wildlife - Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park provides important winter range for moose.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park is a wilderness area. There are no facilities of any kind. Supplies and gasoline should be checked prior to traveling to the park. Suitable clothing should be worn and proper equipment for outdoor living carried. Visitors should be experienced and self-sufficient and have appropriate maps. 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended and the roads in the area have heavy industrial traffic.

General 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.

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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. 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

There are no developed trails at this park. 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.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no 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.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
wildlife viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park.

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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

Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.

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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