A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Park Info
This 1011 hectare park protects interior cedar hemlock forests on a valley slope above the Upper Fraser Trench, leading to alpine/sub-alpine area at the top of Erg Mountain. Erg Mountain has historically been a hiking destination, and offers an excellent viewpoint of the Upper Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains. On a good day, Mt. Sir Alexander in Kakwa Provincial Park is clearly visible. Extensive alpine ridge-top hiking outside of the park is accessible from the peak of Erg Mountain. Special Feature: Mt. Vista views.
Park Size: 1,011 hectares
General Visitor Information
This area is excellent Black and Grizzly bear habitat. Users of the area must be knowledgeable about wilderness travel and take the necessary precautions.
There are avalanche hazardsand blowdown hazards, please exercise caution
while in the park.
It is necessary to cross Ptarmigan Creek (no bridge) in order to reach the trail. The trail is very steep; hikers should be in good physical condition.
Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in
the park.
The entrance to the park is about 5 km west of Crescent Spur, about 165 km east of Prince George along the Yellowhead (Highway 16) corridor approximately 500 m west of Catfish Creek. Erg Mountain Provincial Park is close to the Ptarmigan Creek Protected Area, and the two parks share the same access road and trailhead. The trailhead is 8 km in from Highway 16. The closest communities, towns and cities are Prince George and McBride.
Nature & Culture
Wildlife - Caribou, grizzly bear, and mountain goat are found in the park.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hiking
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. The 2.5 km trail up Erg Mountain is very steep.
Wildlife Viewing
There is no viewing platform, but the park offers good wildlife viewing
opportunities.
Winter Recreation
Backcountry skiing and cross-country skiing are possible but visitors
must be prepared for winter travel and have avalanche awareness training,
as this is a high avalanche area.
Facilities Available At This Park
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed; but the terrain is very rugged and no facilities are provided.
