Ministry of Environment - Wells Gray

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Park Info:

A quiet destination campground for families and for fishing - on the western end of Mahood Lake, the only lake in Wells Gray that isn't glacier fed and so it warms up enough for pleasant swimming! For the angler, the lake holds Kokanee, whitefish, burbot, Rainbow and lake trout. For anglers who want more excitement than lake trolling, the Canim and Mahood rivers, as well as several creeks, offer a multitude of opportunities for fly-casters. For visitors who just want to relax, there are several hundred metres of beach and a shelving foreshore which invites swimming, wading and sunbathing.
Special Features: The special geology of this area has created three spectacular falls all within 30 minutes of this campground.

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Special Notes:

The nearest public telephone is 16 km away, on the road to 100 Mile House.
Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.
Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate and observe the quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM. Do not operate generators unless authorized by park staff.
All boaters - please read the Greywater Discharges Banned from Vessels in BC's Inland Waters.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

At the south-western tip of Wells Gray Park, accessed either via 88 km of paved and gravel roads from 100 Mile House and along the south shore of Canim Lake, or via 65 km of gravel road from the Interlakes corner on Hwy #24, or across TFL 18 via logging roads from Clearwater.

The nearest communities to this park are 100 Mile House, Lone Butte, Interlakes, Bridge Lake, Hathaway Lake, Forest Grove, Canim Lake and Sheridan Lake.

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.

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Visitor Safety:

Weather is unpredictable, and sudden storms can produce 1-meter waves. Always wear a personal flotation device, watch the weather. Never try to outrun a storm - go directly to shore. Boats drawn up onto the beach in front of the campground can also be damaged in a bad storm.
Boaters must be aware of the strong current at the east end of Mahood Lake, and avoid boating near the outflow.
Viewpionts have safety fences installed for your protection. Fenced areas are potentially dangerous with sheer drops and crumbling edges. Use extreme caution and always remain behind the safety fences.

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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.

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.

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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.

	This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. No access from main park entrance; must come off Highway 24 at Inter Lakes exchange. Operating season is from May to September, weather and snow load permitting. There are 34 campsites at this campground. There are 5 double sites. No pull through sites. If there are no staff present when you arrive, pick a site and pay later. Staff will be around at least once a day during the regular season. The campground is closed and the gates are locked in the off-season. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night Hours of Operation for frontcountry/vehicle accessible sites in Wells Gray
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There are three user-maintained lakeshore sites that are accessible only by boat. 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
	No group camping.
	This park has a day-use/picnic area. An adventure playground is provided in the picnic area, as well as a large grassy playing field. A horseshoe pitch is also provided.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
	This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities. Nearest sani-dump 100 Mile House community.
	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.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	Easy, short trails to Mahood, Canim, Deception Falls and Whale Lake. Sightseers looking for some of Wells Gray's typically photogenic waterfalls can find satisfaction at Canim, Mahood and Deception Falls, each less than a 30 minute walk from the roadway. The Canim River trail (30 minute walk), running from behind the service yard past some old cabins. For the energetic, Whale Lake offers good fishing at the end of a 4 km hiking trail (about 1.5 hrs walk). 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 and canoe tours). Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
	This park does not have a playground. Excellent adventure playground for small children, a large grassy playing field for ball games, and a horseshoe pit adjacent to the campground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. With 220 m of beach plus a shelving foreshore, Mahood Lake is popular with swimmers of all ages. There is no roped off swimming area at this campground. Mahood Lake is the only lake in Wells Gray that is not glacier fed, this makes the lake quite pleasant for swimming during the summer months.
	Mahood Lake is popular with canoeists and kayakers. There are three backcountry user maintained campsites on Mahood Lake that are accessible only by boat. This park offers a number of other recreational opportunities (including guided hiking and canoe tours). Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
	A paved boat launch is provided. If parking your vehicle at the boat launch overnight, advise the Park Facility Operator of your expected time of return.
	Mahood Lake contains rainbow, lake trout, kokanee, whitefish and burbot. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. There are ice fishing opportunities in this park.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	There are short, easy trails to Mahood and Canim Falls, and a 30 minute hike to Deception Falls. These sites provide excellent views of waterfalls and are fenced for safety
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	There are SCUBA diving/ snorkeling opportunities in Mahood Lake.
	Mahood Lake can get strong winds - great for windsurfing.
	Mahood Lake has waterskiing opportunities. Mahood Lake is a large lake and its water conditions can change quickly. Be aware of the weather and water conditions before waterskiing. There are no motor size restrictions on Mahood Lake.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.