The
Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park is the largest in BC, encompassing
more than 981,000 hectares in the west-central part of the province.
The Ootsa-Whitesail Lakes Reservoir is to the north and northwest,
the Coast Mountains to the west and southwest and to the east is the
Interior Plateau.
The Dean
River is the natural dividing line between the north and south regions
of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Mountain goats, mule deer, moose, bear
and wolves are resident in the forest of lodgepole pine, white spruce
and Engelmann fir. The parks lakes and rivers are home to fish such
as mountain whitefish, rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot. Boating,
angling, camping, hiking, hunting and horseback riding are just some
of the features that bring visitors to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
LOCATION
Water
access from the Ootsa-Whitesail
Lake Reservior is the most popular method of entry to the park.
Boat launches are accessible by roads from the communities of Vanderhoof,
Burns Lake and Houston.
Charter float planes are available from Smithers
and Burns Lake.
PARK
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Camping
- Wilderness camping is permitted in designated areas. Anchorages,
tent sites, toilets and fire rings are provided.
Fishing
and Boating - Boating is popular and often provides the only
access to areas within Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park. Angling
for mountain whitefish, rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot may
prove productive.
Hiking
and Trails - Extensive trails lead the nature enthusiast to
the parks smaller lakes, notable features and vantage points.
Information & Services
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COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES
Fishing
and hunting guides are available within the park.
