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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
Park
Info:
Most of Wells Gray Park's 530,000 hectares is remote
wilderness that you can only view after a vigorous hike
or canoe. However, in the southern quarter of the park,
a road runs 34 kilometres from the park entrance to Clearwater
Lake. From this road corridor, you can explore many fascinating
geological, cultural and natural features that make one
of British Columbia's largest provincial parks so special.
For your convenience, during the summer season this area
of the park has a concession managed by the Park Facility
Operator.
Return to Wells Gray Provincial Park

Park
Size: The
Corridor is approximately 540,000 ha
Special
Notes:
- In
emergencies, contact the Park Facility Operator whose
residence is located just north of Clearwater Lake Campground.
- The
nearest public telephone is at Helmcken Falls Lodge,
1 km south of the Park entrance.
- Excessive
noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate
and observe the quiet time from 10pm to 7am.
- There
is a concession available near the Clearwater Lake campground.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
Best-known
of the access routes into Wells Gray Park, the road north
from Clearwater takes visitors to a choice of 3 campgrounds,
several picnic sites, many trails, spectacular scenery, birding
and wildlife viewing opportunities. Before leaving Clearwater,
visit the Wells Gray Information Centre at the junction of
Hwy #5 and the Wells Gray Park Road. InfoCentre staff offer
up-to-date information on trail conditions, campsite availability,
guided activities, and local accommodation for the non-camping
visitor.
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
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 are not accepted at this park. All sites are
on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites. All sites
are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/nightHours
of Operation for frontcountry/vehicle accessible
sites in Wells Gray
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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no
facilities are provided.
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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Some
facilities and hiking trails in the park are wheelchair
accessible.
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park but are not
provided in the day-use areas. Taps are shut off during
the off-season.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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A
sani-station/dump is available during the collecting
season across the north end of Falls Creek Campground.
Sani-station
Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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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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Wells
Gray Park in conjunction with Friends of Wells
Gray
and Blackwell Park Operations Ltd. will be offering
Interpretation Services this summer. The program
will run from June to September 2005. It will
include
evening programs, interpretive walks, children's
event and other special programs.
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A
variety of short hikes are available. 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.
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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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The
corridor area is popular with canoeists and rental
canoes
are available on Clearwater Lake. Contact
the Wells Gray Information Centre as (250) 674-2646
for more information.
In
addition to the opportunites listed above,
a number of companies
offer guided trips on Clearwater and Azure Lakes. . Click
here to view a non-government web link, for additional
information.
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The
boat launch is located at the end for Wells Gray Park
Road, near the southern end of Clearwater Lake.
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Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia. Specific trails are open to mountain
bikers; ask at the Wells Gray Information Centre.
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The
Green Mountain trail system is open to horse use. Some
other trails are available by Letter
of Permission when conditions permit. Guided horse
riding is offered by 3 companies located along the
Wells
Gray Park Road, south of the Park entrance.
In
addition to the opportunites listed above,
this park offers a number of other recreational
opportunities (including horseback riding expeditions). Click
here to view a non-government web link, for
additional information.
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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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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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There are two cabins/yurts to rent at the Clearwater
Lake campsite.
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