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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • General Note: Tetrahedron Park encompasses the headwaters of Chapman and Gray Creeks - watersheds that supply local communities with drinking water. Protection of watershed values is extremely important. Special park regulations are in effect. Please be familiar with park rules before visiting Tetrahedron Park. See Special Notes for a list of park rules.

Park Info:

The park protects a wide range of landscapes, including mountain peaks, lakes, streams and wetlands, and the Sechelt area community watershed. Elevations in the Tetrahedron range from 900 to 1,800 metres and include Tetrahedron Peak, Panther Peak and Mount Steele. Recreational opportunities at this park are limited but include hiking, cross country skiing and overnight use of the cabins.

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Park Size: 6000 hectares

Special Notes:

  • Due to protection of watershed values, special park regulations are in effect for this park. Please familiarize yourself with the following rules before visiting Tetrahedron Park:
    • All mechanized access, including mountain bikes and snowmobiles, is prohibited.
    • Hunting is prohibited.
    • Domestic animals are prohibited.
    • Open fires are prohibited.
    • Use the outhouses for all human excrement.
    • Pack out all garbage.
    • Camp only at designated cabins.
    • Wash dishes only in the cabins.
    • Dump all grey water in outhouses.
    • No swimming or bathing in streams or lakes within the park.
    • Only use the wood stove when absolutely necessary.
    • Be self-sufficient and carry a fuel burning stove for cooking.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Tetrahedron Provincial Park is located northeast of Sechelt. The main access to the park is via Gray Creek logging road. Use caution at all times on active logging roads and drive with your headlights on. You are urged to travel outside of working hours – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Four-wheel drive vehicles with good winter tires or chains are recommended during winter conditions - there is no snow plowing.

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
  • Location Map

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - This park designation is part of the Lower Mainland Nature Legacy initiative.
  • Cultural Heritage - This park is located within the traditional territories of the Sechelt and Squamish First Nations. Please respect cultural and spiritual activities and avoid disruption of them. Do not collect or remove any natural objects or historical artifacts. If you find something of interest, leave it intact and notify BC Parks or the Sechelt Indian Band. (604) 885-2273
  • Conservation - Visitors to the park must use special care to protect the community watershed. Negative impacts on water quality could result in restrictions to the recreational use of the park.
  • Wildlife - Old-growth forests of mountain and western hemlock, Pacific silver fir and yellow-cedar provide habitat for deer, cougar, black bear, and birds, such as the rare marbled murrelet.


Visitor Safety:

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.

Group camping only at this park. Overnight use is restricted to the four rustic cabins maintained by the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club. Cabins are not reservable, but are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are accepted and are used to help maintain the cabins.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

Group overnight use in cabins only. There are four rustic cabins maintained by the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are accepted and are used to help maintain the cabins.

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

This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities. Wash dishes only at the cabin sites and dispose of gray water in the outhouse.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted in this park.

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

This park has hiking/ walking trails. 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

Bathing and swimming in the park's lakes and streams is prohibited, as it may contaminate the water quality.

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

No cycling is permitted. All mechanized access, including mountain bikes and snowmobiles, is prohibited.
horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding. Domestic animals are prohibited.

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. Domestic animals are prohibited.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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

There are backcountry skiing opportunities in the park. Users must have good backcountry skills including navigation and winter travel. There are no set tracks and access to the area is limited to 4 WD vehicles with good winter tires or chains - road is not plowed. The Tetrahedron Outdoor Club has a snow information phone line (604) 740-3030.

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

Overnight use is restricted to the four rustic cabins maintained by the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are accepted and are used to help maintain the cabins.

The firewood supplied at the cabins is provided by BC Parks and the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and is for winter use only. It is extremely expensive as it is delivered by helicopter. Misuse of firewood may result in the loss of this privilege. Only use the wood stove when absolutely necessary. Be self-sufficient and carry a fuel burning stove for cooking.

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