Ministry of Environment - One Island Lake

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Park Info:

Located in the Alberta Plateau, this small park is situated by a clear lake noted for its fishing opportunities. Activities include bird watching, fishing, swimming and just relaxing.

Please note: This park is being maintained by a local community organization or business. Services and/or facilities may vary from provincial standards.

Park Size: 59 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

Location Map

Located 60 km southeast of Dawson Creek. Take Hwy #2 east of Dawson Creek for 30 km and look for the Park signs.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map

Nature & Culture:

Conservation - This small park provides representation of the Kiskatinaw Plateau ecosection. The boreal white and black spruce biogeoclimatic zone covers One Island Park. Forests are comprised mainly of lodgepole pine and black and white spruce.
Wildlife - A variety of waterfowl congregate at One Island Lake. Moose, white-tail and mule deer, beaver and black bear are also common to the area. One Island Lake is a popular destination for area anglers. The lake is stocked annually with brook and rainbow trout. Other sport fish include bull trout, northern pike and wetslope cutthroat trout. The lake also supports other fish species such as brook stickleback, finescale dace and fathead minnow.

Visitor Safety:

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.

This park offers first-come, first-serve vehicle accessible campsites; reservations are not accepted.

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	This park offers vehicle accessible campsites.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	This park has a day-use/picnic area.
	There are some wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	There are two hand pumps available.
	This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are hiking areas in the park but no developed trails. Be prepared when adventuring in the backcountry.
	This park has a small playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	One Island Lake provides an opportunity for peaceful canoe and kayak trips.
	The boat launch is gravel and located near the main entrance. As you drive in, it is straight ahead, past the campground. It is a wide boat launch and has a parking area for vehicle/boat trailers.
	Anglers can try their luck fishing for brook trout, rainbow trout, northern pike and bull trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas. 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.
	There is no winter recreation opportunities available in this park.
	There are SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	There are windsurfing opportunities on the lake.
	There are waterskiing opportunities on the lake.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.