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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
Scatter River Old Growth Provincial Park contains a diversity
of landscapes from high upland plateau and muskeg to the
rapids of the Grand Canyon and river bottom old growth
spruce forests. The park is home to moose, grizzly bear,
Rocky Mountain elk, furbearers, northern long-eared bats,
and ecosystems associated with succession from the series
of large forest fires that have swept through the Liard
River valley. The area in general offers fishing, hiking,
camping, horseback riding, canoeing, river boating, wildlife
viewing, hunting, ATV use, and photography. The Grand
Canyon of the Liard, a 30 km stretch of river with dangerous
rapids, is an area of tremendous visual quality. Access
to the park is by the old road to Nordquist Lake and Elk
Mountain. River access is via the Fort Nelson River off
of the 77 Road or Sulpher Creek; some boaters travel the
Toad River to reach the park.
Park
Size: 1178
hectares
Management Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The
Scatter River Old Growth Provincial Park is located along
the most northerly progression of the Liard River Corridor
in northeastern British Columbia. It is adjacent to one
of the most significant hotsprings in Canada, the 1082
hectare Liard River Hotsprings Provincial Park, located
on the Alaska Highway, 317 km northwest of Fort Nelson.
Access to the park is by ATV, foot, horse or boat. One
motorized route provides access to the north side of the
Liard River Corridor Park. River boat access is via the
Liard River.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There are no digital
maps or brochures for this park
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
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Park visitors should be aware that the Grand Canyon
on the Liard River contains sections of severe rapids
(Class IV and higher). River travel is only recommended
for experienced paddlers
General
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.
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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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. |
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Wilderness, backcountry
or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities
are provided.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this
park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not
available in the park.
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No toilets.
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No
showers. |
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires are permitted. Campfire pits and firewood
are not provided. 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.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park. On the south
side of the Liard River, an old BC Hydro road crosses
the Trout River and continues to the Grand Canyon
of the Liard. This road provides horseback and foot
access, but can be hazardous at the Trout River
crossing.
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This park does not have
a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in
this park. Park visitors should be aware that the
Grand Canyon on the Liard River contains sections
of severe rapids (class IV and higher). River travel
is only recommended for experienced paddlers.
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This park does
not have a boat launch. |
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Sport
fish species include arctic grayling, chum salmon,
bull trout, inconnu, lake whitefish, mountain whitefish,
northern pike and burbot. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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Horseback riders are required
to obtain a letter
of permission from BC Parks.
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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.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Winter Recreational opportunities are available.
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Scatter River Old Growth is open to hunting. Hunters
going into the park should reference the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulation synopsis..
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
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