• Due to the Chilko fire that occurred in July 2004, there are still closed trails. Much of the park was burnt and dead trees still pose a safety hazard as well as an access hazard. Please be advised to use Nuntsi Park with caution.

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

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

• Location Map

The park is located south of the junction of the Taseko and Chilko Rivers. It is centred on Nuntsi Creek and extends eastwards from the creek's headwaters near Britanny Lake to the canyon of the Taseko River.

Topographic maps featuring the park land include: 92 O/12 and 92 O/13, although the park boundary is not shown.

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.
• Park Map   (35 kb pdf)

• History - This park was identified for protection in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan of 1995. Under the plan, uses that were permitted before 1995 will continue in the park: livestock grazing, hunting, trapping and guiding.
• Cultural Heritage - The park is in the traditional territory of the Ts'ilhqot'in (Chilcotin) First Nation. Cultural heritage sites have not yet been identified in this park. If you find any such sites, note that it is an offence to disturb them or remove anything.
• Conservation - The area encompasses abundant wetlands and small lake habitats. Due to the difficult access to the area, it has remained a wilderness. The park's ecosystems are Sub-Boreal Pine/ Spruce in the lower elevations, with some Engelmann Spruce/Subalpine Fir.
• Wildlife - Moose enjoy the parks low-elevation wetlands during the winter, where the snow pack is lower. Other animals to be found in the park include black and grizzly bear, wolf, cougar, mule deer, and small furbearers such as martin, beaver, muskrat and hare. Waterfowl populate the creeks and wetlands during the summer.

• This park is a wilderness area that is not regularly patrolled. It was not established with recreation in mind as a primary goal. To visit it you must be experienced in bush navigation in forested areas with few topographic features, and you must be completely self-sufficient.

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

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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. While technically camping is allowed, there is no easy access to this park, whether on foot, by boat or on horseback.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water or be prepared to treat surface water, as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. No firewood is available. 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. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking..
	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.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. There is no access to paddling by road or by navigation.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Fishing is permitted, but there is no research available on which fish are present in the park. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	There is horseback riding in this park but the trails are neither marked nor maintained.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	The park is open to hunting and horses can be brought in for hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.