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BC Parks ' Boulder Creek Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Boulder Creek Provincial Park is a small parcel of old growth hemlock forest located approximately 41 km north of Smithers. Although the park has limited access, it is an access route for hikers, ATVs, and mountain bikers to the upper part of the valley, such as Brian Boru and Tiltusha Peaks. It was established as a Provincial Park in 2000.

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Park Size: 53 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

The access to the park is very poor. The park can be accessed via Boulder Creek Forest Service Road, 41 km north of Smithers. The road has been brushed and is passable by 4 x 4 for 3.7 km, where it becomes narrow and passable only by ATV. The park boundary lies 5.5 km from highway 16.

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
  • Location Map

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Boulder Creek became a Provincial Park in the year 2000.
  • Cultural Heritage - Within the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation.
  • Conservation - The park protects a small parcel of mostly old growth hemlock and a small amount of balsam fir, spruce and pine with a rich mossy undergrowth indicative of an old growth forest. The stand age class is approximately 250+ years. The Ministry of Sustainable Resources designated the Boulder Creek Valley as a Forest Ecosystems Network to protect its natural values and provide wildlife habitat.
  • Wildlife (specific to this park or area) - Moose and coyote are known to frequent the area.


Visitor Safety:
  • The road leading into the park is very poor and should be driven with care, and should only be used with a 4 x 4 or ATV vehicle.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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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.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park. Visitors should be prepared and experienced with the wilderness.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming, no lifeguards

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

There is no fishing in this park.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is permitted. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

Horseback riding is permitted.

pets, domestic animals in parks 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.

wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulation synopsis for more information.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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