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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- Please
use caution on roads. Watch for potholes and falling
rock.
Park
Info:
The area provides opportunities for hiking, viewing of spectacular
waterfalls, volcanic features, a natural rock bridge, quality
trout, chinook and char fishing, camping, river rafting, kayaking,
wildlife viewing, horseback riding and photography.
Return to Wells Gray Provincial Park

Park
Size: approximately
3100 ha
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The
Clearwater River area is located just north of Clearwater,
and extends north along the Clearwater River to Mahood
Lake along the southwest border of Wells Gray Park. Access
via the Clearwater River Road along the western shore
of the Clearwater River. From the town of Clearwater,
road travels north 37 km to the confluence of the Mahood
and Clearwater Rivers.
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 maps for
this park. 
Nature & Culture:
History
Cultural
Heritage
Conservation
Visitor
Safety:
- Most of the Park's lakes and rivers are glacier-fed
and the water is icy-cold year-round.
- Do not underestimate the demands of the backcountry.
The hiker must be in good physical condition, properly
equipped, and prepared to be totally self-sufficient.
Take adequate clothing: high elevation weather is subject
to change without notice, and Wells Gray's mountains
can receive snow 12 months of the year.
- Known as The Waterfall Park for good reason, streams
and rivers have waterfalls of varying sizes -- never
boat, canoe, raft or kayak without learning first where
the pull-outs are.
- Clearwater River Road (west side of Clearwater River)
is subject to slides, flooding and is infrequently maintained.
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.
All campsites
are on a first-come, first-served sites are also available.
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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Some
rustic sites available on first-come, first-served
basis along Clearwater River Road. There is limited
to no developed facilities at these sites.
Hours
of Operation for frontcountry/vehicle accessible
sites in Wells Gray
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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but limited
facilities are provided.
Hours
of Operation for backcountry/walk-in sites in Wells
Gray
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No
group campsites.
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This
park has a rustic 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 in developed campgrounds throughout
the park. 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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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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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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. Trail conditions and updates
will be posted on the main page under the Attention
Visitor Notice.
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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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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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.
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No
horses or 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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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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