Park Info:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

• Location Map

Eagle Bay Park is located roughly 20 km south of Kitimat on the west side of Devastation Channel. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel). Access is by boat only.

The nearest communities are Kitimat and Kitimaat Village

Visitor Information Centre:

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2G7
E-mail: info@visitkitimat.com
Ph: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
http://www.visitkitimat.com/

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 - Eagle Bay Park was designated as a Class A provincial park in May 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
• Cultural Heritage - There is a wreckage of a Grumman Widgeon plane on the beach and intertidal area at Eagle Bay.
• Wildlife - Eagle Bay Park supports considerable species diversity due to its proximity to the marine environment and the sheltered inlet. The site provides important over-wintering habitat for waterfowl. Two unnamed creeks draining into the south end of Eagle Bay are fish spawning creeks for Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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

Reservations:

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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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. Enter hours of operation and any fees. There is Winter Camping in the park.  The park is accessible year round.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Please Conserve Firewood. Campfires are permitted; however, firewood is not provided.  We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. No fishing.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horses and/or horseback riding.
	Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	It is possible to SCUBA dive or snorkel in the park.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	On Eagle Bay there is a trapper's Cabin built by the Haisla First Nation and open to the public. The cabin is 15' x 12' with 2 double bunk beds. UTM coordinates are: Zone 9U 5961126 m North; 0519297 m East. There is a sheltered anchorage with two mooring buoys near the cabin. The cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full.