Jesse Falls Protected Area
About This Park
Jesse Falls Park protects a small area around a 10 meter high freshwater waterfall that drains directly out of Jesse Lake and directly into the ocean. The falls are a scenic focal point along the Douglas Channel.
Park Size: 32 ha
Location and Maps
Jesse Falls Protected Area is located roughly 25 km southeast of Kitimat on the east side of Kitimat Arm. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel) and on NTS Map Sheet # 103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm). Access is by boat only.
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Park map (93 KB PDF)
Nature and Culture
- History - Jesse Falls Protected Area was designated as a Protected Area on March 22, 2005, following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Good kayaking and canoeing opportunities on Jesse Lake, but stay away from the falls.
Fishing
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hunting
The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
Swimming
Swimming is possible in Jesse Lake and in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Winter Recreation
The park is accessible year round.
Facilities Available at this Park
Campfires
Campfires are permitted.
Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. 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.
Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. 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.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Winter Camping
There is winter
camping in the park. The park is accessible year round.
