Northern Rocky Mountains Park
About this Park
Northern Rocky Mountains Park was originally established in December 1986 and expanded in June 1999, with the addition of the Wokkpash Recreation Area. It is the largest of all the parks in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area and the third largest provincial park in BC. Northern Rocky Mountains Park includes a portion of the Wokkpash Valley-MacDonald Creek Loop Trail ( view map of the Wokkpash hiking trail).
The area borders Stone Mountain Park to the northwest and Kwadacha Wilderness Park to the southwest. In combination, these areas protect a vast portion of the northeastern mountain landscape, creating an unparalleled contiguous wilderness.
Northern Rocky Mountains Park offers an exciting array of visual and recreation features and opportunities for the backcountry adventurer. Recreation activities include scenery and wildlife viewing, angling, boating, hunting, adventure tourism, camping, hiking, horseback riding and nature photography.
Access to the area is mainly by boat, aircraft, hiking or horseback. Recreational use is primarily during the summer and autumn months. For the rest of the year, the area is virtually uninhabited. There are many primitive campsites along the major river courses. Most of the main rivers and creeks have trails that were established by guide outfitters, but few are well-maintained.
Safety information
- Grizzly and black bears may be encountered within the park. Please be bear aware, and learn how to stay safe in bear country.
Special notes
- Special care must be taken in alpine and subalpine areas. These are among the most fragile because of the severe conditions and short growing season. Please walk carefully and tread lightly.
Location notes
Northern Rocky Mountains Park is located approximately 90 km southwest of Fort Nelson. The Alaska Highway (97) runs along a northern portion of the park. Access is by riverboat, horse, aircraft and foot.
Activities
- 341: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.Hiking Information: Wokkpash Valley Trail and Stone Mountain Park Information on hiking excursions offered by private companies (non-government website):Tetsa River Outfitters
- 341:Canoeing The park offers opportunities for wilderness paddling experiences. These trips are only recommended for experienced paddlers. Pre-trip research and planning is required. Potential trips include:Tuchodi River: Multi-day trip starting from Tuchodi Lakes (air access only) down the Tuchodi River to the Muskwa River and on to Kledo Creek boat launch which is accessible from the Alaska Highway.Muskwa River: Multi-day trip starting just below the upper canyon on the Muskwa River (air access only via helicopter) to the Kledo Creek boat launch, which is accessible from the Alaska Highway.
- 341:Fishing Lake trout, rainbow trout, bull trout, arctic grayling and lake whitefish are just some of the sport fish in the Northern Rocky Mountains Park.
- 341:Wildlife viewing There are wildlife viewing opportunities. Black bear, grizzly bear, elk, caribou, goat, Stones sheep, wolf and deer frequent the area.
- 341:Pets on leash Pets and 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. Dogs should be under control to avoid any potential problem with wildlife. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 341:Horseback riding Northern Rocky Mountains Park offers excellent opportunities for backcountry horseback riding. Riders should be experienced and prepared for wilderness travel, as there are no designated trails. Information on horseback hunting excursions offered by private companies (non-government website): Steamboat Mountain Outfitters
- 341:Climbing Mountaineering opportunities exist in this park.
- 341:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.Information on hunting excursions offered by private companies (non-government website):Tetsa River OutfittersSteamboat Mountain Outfitters
- 341:Winter recreation Winter recreation opportunities include snowmobiling. Users should be well educated about avalanche terrain and managing risk while travelling in such terrain. BC Parks, in consultation with various user groups, has designated certain areas for snowmobiling. Snowmobiling is permitted in the Nature Recreation Zone, only. View the Northern Rocky Mountains Zoning Map [PDF], the Google Earth KMZ, and Global Positioning System GPX files under the Protected area and activity maps. These files show where snowmobiling is allowed in the park. Please respect these boundaries.
- 341:Kayaking The park offers opportunities for wilderness paddling experiences. These trips are only recommended for experienced paddlers. Pre-trip research and planning is required. Potential trips include:Tuchodi River: Multi-day trip starting from Tuchodi Lakes (air access only) down the Tuchodi River to the Muskwa River and on to Kledo Creek boat launch which is accessible from the Alaska Highway.Muskwa River: Multi-day trip starting just below the upper canyon on the Muskwa River (air access only via helicopter) to the Kledo Creek boat launch, which is accessible from the Alaska Highway.
Facilities
- 341:Campfires Campfires are allowed in the park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. Please bring a portable stove for cooking.
Location
58.11163, -124.49651 · Liard
