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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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December
2007 - Stitca Falls Bridge Closed:
Clearwater Lake Campground. The hiking bridge
over Stitca Falls accessing the Dragons Tongue
trail from Clearwater Lake Campground is closed.
Winter snow loads have impacted the integrity
of bridge stringers making public use unsafe
until further notice. The bridge is scheduled
for replacement in summer of 2008.
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Please
use caution - watch for debris or floating logs on
lake.
Park
Info:
From a boat launch at the south end of Clearwater Lake, canoeists,
kayakers, and motor-boaters can access 16 campsites, 3 backcountry
trailheads, fish for rainbow trout, and admire some of the
many spectacular waterfalls for which Wells Gray is famous.
Each lake is approx 22 km long, with Clearwater running north/south
and Azure east/west. Canoeists use the 500 m portage between
the lakes; a minimum 9.9 hp motor is required to navigate
the river channel. Boat tours and guided canoeing trips are
available.
Return to Wells Gray Provincial Park

Park
Size: 540,000
hectares in the Cariboo Mountains
Special
Notes:
- In
emergencies, contact the Park Facility Operator whose residence
is located near Clearwater Lake Campground, south of the
boat launch. PFO staff patrol both lakes daily.
- The
nearest public telephone is at Helmcken Falls Lodge, 35
km south of the boat launch.
- Excessive
noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate
and observe the quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM.
- All boaters - please read the Greywater Discharges Banned from Vessels in BC's Inland Waters.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
From
Hwy #5 at Clearwater, drive north on the Wells Gray Park
Road for 71 km (43 paved, 28 gravel) to the boat launch.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature & Culture:
History
Cultural
Heritage
Conservation
Wildlife
Visitor
Safety:
- The
outlet of Clearwater Lake has a swift current and terminates
over a waterfall. Obey the "no boating" signs and stay clear
of the southern end of Clearwater Lake. First-time visitors
should check the map at the boat launch to learn the safe
boating channel.
- When
water levels decrease in late summer, the boating channel
between Clearwater and Azure Lakes becomes very shallow.
Motor-boaters must exercise caution, and turn back if necessary.
- Clearwater
and Azure Lakes are subject to short, violent storms with
high winds and large waves. Never try to out-run a storm,
but beach until it is safe to continue.
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Blackwell Park Operations
Ltd
E-mail address: info@explorewellsgray.com
Phone: (250) 674-2194
Click
here to view a non-government website for additional
information.

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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.
- Clearwater
Lake - Access to these sites by boat only.
8
camping areas with a total of 33 tent sites.
- Azure
Lake - Access to these sites by boat only. Four
camping areas with a total of 21 tent sites
Backcountry
Camping Fee: $5.00 per person / night, for all persons 13 years of age or older
Hours
of Operation for backcountry/walk-in sites in Wells
Gray
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No
group camping.
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This
park has a day-use/picnic area.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water, boil or otherwise purify lake
or creek water as potable water is not available in
the park.
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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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Lakeshore
trailheads lead to the backcountry areas of Hobson
Lake and Huntley Col. 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. Click here for more
trail Information
and trail conditions and updates
will be posted on the main page under the Attention
Visitor Notice.
In
addition to the hiking opportunites listed above,
this park offers a number of other recreational
opportunities (including guided hiking tours). Click
here to view a non-government web link, for
additional information.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. Most
lakes, rivers and streams are glacier-fed and the water
is icy cold all year round.
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Very
popular, with rental canoes available at the boat launch
on Clearwater Lake. A number of companies offer guided
trips on Clearwater and Azure Lakes. Contact the Wells
Gray Information Centre at (250) 674-2646 for more information.
Canoeists
heading for Azure must use a 0.5 km portage. The portage
has numerous stairs and sections of boardwalk and is
not suitable for canoe carts. As the south access to
the portage lies within the river channel, strong paddling
ability during high water in June and July may be required.
In
addition to the opportunites listed above,
this park offers a number of other recreational opportunities
(including canoe tours). Click
here to view a non-government web link, for additional
information.
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There
is a boat launch located at the end of Wells Gray Park
Road, near the southern end of Clearwater Lake. It is
71 km from Highway 5 in Clearwater. The road is paved
to 43 km with a further 28 km of well-maintained gravel
road leading to the boat launch.
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Fishing
for Rainbow trout is popular here, with the most successful
areas being at either end of both lakes, as well as
creek mouths such as Barella Creek and Angus Horne Creek.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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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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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Hunting is allowed in the off-season at Clearwater
Azure Marine. Please refer to the Hunting
and Trapping Regulations for more information.
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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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