Hitchie Creek Park

Nestled in the Nitinat Lake watershed, Hitchie Creek Park protects old-growth lowland rainforest as well as river and lake ecosystems. 

The creek provides a key wildlife corridor for large species moving through the watershed, such as Roosevelt elk, black bears, cougars and wolves. A wide range of species, from salamanders to songbirds, reside in Hitchie Creek Park, which also protects potential habitat for species at risk like the endangered Marbled Murrelet and Keen’s long-eared myotis.

This undeveloped park provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, nature appreciation and wilderness camping. Nearby Nitinat Lake in the adjacent Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular recreation destination for swimmers, boaters, paddlers and anglers.

• Open fires are strongly discouraged. We encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire, please practice Leave No Trace camping ethics.
• There is no designated swimming, canoeing or kayaking areas. However, there swimming, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at nearby Hitchie or Nitinat Lakes (which are outside the park).

• There is no vehicle access to this park. Access is by hiking from Hitchie Lake within the adjacent Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, a rough route approximately 1 km long.

Hitchie Creek is situated to the north of Nitinat Lake and is adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. Access to the park is by hiking from Hitchie Lake within the national park, a rough route approximately 1 km long.