Tuya Mountains Park

The primary role of Tuya Mountains Park is to conserve an internationally significant, rare volcanic subglacial landform, a tuya, in a spectacular alpine tundra mountain landscape. The park protects vulnerable plant communities including fragile tundra vegetation, of provincial significance. 

In addition, the park protects extremely high quality caribou and grizzly bear habitat as well as important arctic grayling population in Butte Lake. The park offers recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Proper gear, transportation arrangements and NTS maps are prerequisites. There are no supplies of any kind in Tuya Mountains Park. Suitable clothing should be worn and proper equipment carried. Visitors should be in possession of appropriate maps. Those who wish to register their whereabouts should do so with a responsible person or agency. This information should include estimated departure and return times.

High costs to government and putting others in potential danger are two great reasons for you to have a satellite communication device when recreating in the backcountry. A satellite communication device will allow you to alert others to an emergency situation or if you are overdue at your destination. This equipment is an essential part of your survival kit, and should be compatible with your activities and location.

Tuya Mountains Park is located about 90 kilometres south of the Yukon border and 75 kilometres northwest of Dease Lake. This remote park cannot be reached by road or boat. Foot access requires a journey of several days. Float plane and helicopter travel from Dease Lake is the usual means of access to the park.