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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Tudyah Lake Provincial Park, on the southern shore of Tudyah
Lake, offers a lakeside haven for travelers to MacKenzie or
the Pine Pass. A good concrete boat launch gives access to
fine fishing and water-skiing on the lake. The lake is also
a convenient base for fishing on the nearby Parsnip River.
Special Features: The site of Melville Lodge that was in operation in the
1960s.

Park
Size: 56
hectares
Special
Notes:
- No
alcohol is allowed on the beach or in the day-use area.
- For
safety reasons, firearms are not permitted in the park.
Tudyah Lake Park is closed to hunting.
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
Located
9 km north of McLeod Lake on Highway 97. Tudyah Lake lies
in a wide, open section of the Rocky Mountain Trench, just
before highway 39 branches off toward Mackenzie.
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

Nature
& Culture:
- History -
The property on Tudyah Lake which is now the Provincial
Park, first assumed a role in recreation in the 1960’s
when the Melville Lodge was in Operation. This resort
provided cabins, camping and boat launch facilities
and was very popular with Prince George and Mackenzie
residents. In 1974, BC Hydro purchased this property,
located within the reservoir basin, because of the
possible effect of the Williston Reservoir at maximum
full pool flooding. Public demand for maintaining recreational
opportunities of this area was so strong that BC Hydro
contracted a caretaker to maintain the campground,
picnic area and boat launch. During this time public
pressure for park development at this site grew and
following considerable negotiations, a Provincial Park
was established in August, 1981.
- Cultural
Heritage - There are no known archaeological
sites within the vicinity of Tudyah Lake Park.
However, it is likely that the area was used by
the Sekani Indians for hunting and fishing, with
the waterways being used as travel and trade routes.
- Wildlife - Within
the developed areas of the park, opportunities for
viewing wildlife are limited. However, in the natural
setting along the Pack River, wildlife such as beaver,
otter, muskrat, moose, waterfowl and upland birds
may be commonly observed. Although less conspicuous
other animals expected to inhabit the area include
deer, black bear, moose, wolves, coyotes and fox.
Tudyah
Lake supports a moderate to highly productive fishery
with Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden as the popular
sport species. Bear Creek has been noted as an important
spawning area for trout.
Visitor
Safety:
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.
Campsite
Reservations:
Campsites
are on a first-come, first-served sites are also available.
Group
Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or
group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Quartz Contracting
E-mail address: northquartz@aol.com
Phone: (250) 964-3489

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This
park offers open space vehicle accessible campsites
on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations
are not accepted.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $5.00
per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
15 - September 30 Please note: opening date
is reliant upon weather permitting |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - September 30 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
36 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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There
are group campsites at this park. Click
here for reservation information.
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This
park has a day-use/picnic area.
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Some
facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
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There
is a mechanical hand water pump.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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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. Visitors should be cautious when adventuring into the backcountry/wilderness area.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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Safe
swimming practices are a must! Visitors are encouraged
to remain within the designated area. An abrupt drop-off
is marked with floats. There are no lifeguards on duty
at provincial parks.
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Lots
of opportunity for canoeing or kayaking.
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There
is a good concrete boat launch at this park that gives
access to fine fishing and water-skiing.
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There
is good fishing on Tudyah Lake and also on the nearby
Parsnip River. Anyone fishing or angling in British
Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
There
are ice fishing opportunities in this park.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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This park has
waterskiing opportunities.
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No
hunting in the park. |
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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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