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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- Spahats
Creek Canyon pedestrian bridge has been replaced
and is now
fully operational.
Park
Info:
Beautiful views of Spahats Falls and the Clearwater River
valley make this a very popular day-use stop for tour buses.
Old growth cedar and hemlock ensure this quiet park
is cool on even the hottest summer day. Businesses
nearby offer guided hiking, horse-riding, boating, canoeing,
river-rafting, and fishing.
Return to Wells Gray Provincial Park

Park
Size: 305
ha at the southern end of Wells Gray's 540,000 ha total area
Special
Notes:
- The
nearest public telephone is located at the Wells Gray Information
Centre, at the junction of Clearwater Valley Road and Hwy
#5, 10 km away.
- Excessive
noise is not permitted at any time.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
10
km north of Hwy #5 at Clearwater, on the Clearwater Valley
Road.
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.

Nature & Culture:
History
Visitor
Safety:
- There
is no safety fence along the trail between the viewing platform
at the falls and the picnic area to the north.
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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There
is no camping in this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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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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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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This
park only has 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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An
easy walk to the viewing platform provides spectacular
views of Spahats Falls and the canyon where Spahats
Creek has cut through the layers of volcanic rock. Shaden
Viewing Platform provides a view of the Clearwater River
Corridor. 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.
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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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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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No
fishing.
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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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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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