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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
The upper Kitsumkalum River (Beaver River), located
north of the city of Terrace, is an excellent day trip
or short overnight trip for canoeists or kayakers. Access
may be difficult due to poor or deactivated road conditions;
however, there is one way to easily access the Upper
Kitsumkalum via the Cedar River through the town of Rosswood.
To access the Cedar River, drive west along the Cedar
River Road in Rosswood until it ends. From this point
there is a short portage across a flood plain to the
river. The Cedar River is quite small and has some tight
corners and log piles that are easy to wade or portage
around if necessary. From the confluence of the Upper
Kitsumkalum River and the Cedar River, the paddle down
the Class 1 stretch of river offers excellent scenery
and wildlife viewing opportunities. The river finally
meanders into the north end of Kitsumkalum Lake where
a short paddle along the north shore of the lake completes
the trip.
Park
Size: The protected area is 400 hectares
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information - There is no electronic version available.
Location:
- Paddlers can put in at the confluence of the Kitsumkalum River and the Cedar River, north west of the town of Rosswood. To get there; drive north on the Nisga'a highway from Hwy 16 in Terrace, then west on Old Rosswood Road just past Rosswood to the river. Take out can be done at the north east end of the lake where there is an access point along the highway.
- The closest communities are Terrace 35 km and Rosswood 3 km.
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
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
- Be aware of any common river hazards such as changing water levels, changing currents, sweepers and dead heads. It is advised to use caution while paddling the river.
General
Visitor Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:
For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
There are no reservations accepted at this park. All walk-in campsites are on a first-come, first serve basis.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Camping can be done on the many sand and gravel bars along the shores of the Kitsumkalum River. Camping is limited on the north end of the lake. There are no facilities provided on the river.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the protected area.
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No toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No
firewood available.
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No hook-ups.
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at this park.
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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.
There
are no developed trails at this park.
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There is no playground at this park. |
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There is swimming in the river but there
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks and areas.
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The boating route begins at the confluence of the North Kitsumkalum River and the Cedar River north west of the town of Rosswood. The ending point of the route is along the north east shore of Kitsumkalum Lake. There are some camping opportunities on the many sand and gravel bars that line the river banks. Camping is limited to boaters.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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The Upper Kitsumkalum River offers good seasonal fishing opportunities for Coho salmon, Dolly Varden char and Cutthroat trout. See the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC website for more information. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check water specific regulations in the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis and BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Backcountry areas are not suitable for
dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. If you pets are accompanying you, please have on a leash at all time. |
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No wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No winter recreation opportunities.
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No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
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No windsurfing opportunities.
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No waterskiing opportunities.
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This protected area is partially open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
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No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
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No spelunking or caving opportunities.
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No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
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