Meziadin Lake Park
About this Park
Meziadin Lake Park is a favourite destination of travelers and locals alike. The park has an excellent campground in a beautiful setting on the shore of Meziadin Lake. Situated a two hour drive north of Kitwanga, it is an excellent destination base campsite for exploring this northern region of B.C. Take a day trip to the Bear Glacier or visit the mining towns of Stewart, B.C. and Hyder, Alaska.
Safety information
Please note that bears frequent this area throughout the season. We are committed to doing everything we can to prevent dangerous wildlife encounters. Rangers cannot always monitor bear behaviour or protect visitors in dangerous situations. To help us keep everybody safe, report any incident involving a bear to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
For more information on staying safe around bears and other wildlife
- See our wildlife safety page
- Visit the WildSafe BC website
- Read the how you can stay safe in bear country [PDF] booklet
Special notes
- New features available: Wi-Fi
Location notes
Located 155 km north of Kitwanga on Highway 37, just south of Meziadin Junction and 50 km east of Stewart.
Activities
- 358:Canoeing Meziadin Lake Park is an excellent location for canoeing or kayaking and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
- 358:Swimming Swimmers can take a dip in the cool lake waters. Please stay within the designated swimming area.
- 358:Fishing Meziadin Lake Park offers quality lake fishing opportunities. There is a boat launch located in the campground. Rainbow and Dolly Varden trout are the main species in this lake. In late summer, spawning sockeye salmon make their way up nearby creeks.
- 358:Wildlife viewing Meziadin Lake Park contains high value grizzly bear habitat. Black bears are also commonly seen in the area. Salmon spawn in the lake and in nearby Hanna and Tintina Creeks and the park allows visitors an excellent opportunity to observe this part of the salmon’s incredible journey.
- 358: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.
- 358:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Meziadin Lake Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted.
- 358:Kayaking Meziadin Lake Park is an excellent location for canoeing or kayaking and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Facilities
- 358:Picnic areas Meziadin Lake Park is a scenic spot with beautiful views over Meziadin Lake. It has many facilities such as a large picnic shelter, picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, handicap access toilets, food cache and a drinking water hand pump.
- 358:Pit or flush toilets There are two pit toilets that are wheelchair-accessible.
- 358:Drinking water A hand water pump is available and it is located adjacent to the information shelter. There are no hose hookups for campers or trailers.
- 358:Boat launch Meziadin Lake Park is an excellent location for boating offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. A gravel, moderate grade boat launch is available to visitors. It is singlewide and trailers must be parked at their campsite. Boats can be tied to the dock but there is limited space.
- 358:Electrical hook-ups Electricity with 30 amp service is available to 18 sites. Please note campers occupying sites with electricity will pay an extra $5 per night whether the power is in use or not.
- 358:Campfires 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. 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.
- 358:Wi-Fi
- 358:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
56.08790, -129.30585 · Skeena Nass
