Bearhole Lake Park
About this Park
Fishing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing are just some of the outdoor pursuits that can all be enjoyed in Bearhole Lake Park.
The area teems with wildlife. Watch moose wade through the marsh and lake shallows or observe beaver busily chewing bark off of willow or aspen twigs. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy seeing nesting trumpeter swans or listening to many of the warblers found in and around the area.
Whatever you choose, this clear water lake definitely has a lot to offer.
Special notes
- Trumpeter swans are easily disturbed during the nesting period. Please do not approach these elegant birds or their young during this critical time.
- The Bearhole Lake campsite is a rugged, user-maintained site. Campfires are allowed and some sites do have fire rings. There is no camp attendant on site and no firewood is available. Collecting firewood within the Park is not allowed, visitors must bring their own firewood.
- Both routes to the Park and campground are industrial roads and the maintenance of the roads is unknown. They can be difficult to travel (rough gravel) and vehicles should be prepared for that (4-wheel drive, higher clearance vehicles recommended).
- Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.
Location notes
Bearhole Lake Park is located 25 km east of Tumbler Ridge on the Alberta Plateau. Access is via 20 km west along the Kiskatinaw Forest Service Road You can access the Forestry Road from the Heritage Highway. Please note: The Forestry Road is not usually maintained and becomes rutted and slippery after rains. Caution advised.
Activities
- 9783:Canoeing There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
- 9783:Cycling Bicycling is permitted in the park. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Bearhole Lake Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 9783:Fishing
- 9783:Hiking There are no developed trails at this park but visitors can explore the area. Always be prepared when venturing out in the wilderness.
- 9783:Horseback riding Horseback riding is permitted.
- 9783: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.
- 9783:Swimming There are swimming opportunities in the park.
- 9783:Wildlife viewing There are wildlife viewing opportunities.
- 9783:Winter recreation There are snowshoeing and backcountry skiing opportunities in the park.
- 9783:Kayaking There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Facilities
- 9783:Boat launch There is a boat launch in the park.
- 9783:Campfires Campfires are permitted. 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. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
- 9783:Picnic areas There is a day-use area and picnic facilities in the park.
- 9783:Pit or flush toilets There are pit toilets in this park.
Location
55.04345, -120.56981 · Peace
