Tyhee Lake Park

39.0 ha
Area
1956
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type

About this Park

Tyhee Lake Park is popular family destination in the Skeena East region of northwestern British Columbia. It a great spot for frontcountry camping and has an accessible day-use area on the shore of Tyhee Lake.

Tyhee Lake Campground offers both vehicle-accessible and walk-in sites. Some sites at the campground can be reserved, while others are available on a first come, first served basis.

Electrified sites and a large groupsite are also available. Other facilities include a beach volleyball court, children’s bike park, accessible picnic shelter, bird viewing platform, and electric vehicle chargers.

The park also features a day-use beach, which now offers world-class accessibility features. These include a graded trail and roll-out mobility mat, which provide access to the shore.  

Other common activities in this park are hiking, swimming, canoeing, and fishing. Throughout the winter months, Tyhee Lake Park is also a popular destination for cross-country skiing.

Location notes

Tyhee Lake Park is 15 km southeast of Smithers, near the village of Telkwa. From Smithers, follow Highway E/BC-16 E south for 13.5 km. Turn left on Telkwa High Road. In 1 km, turn right on Tyhee Road. The park entrance is on your right.

Activities

  • 84:Hiking Walking trails connect Tyhee Lake Campground and the beach. Aldemere Trail is a 2.5 km route along the shore of Tyhee Lake and through an aspen forest. For a trail map, see maps and location.For your own safety and to protect the local environment, hike only on designated trails. Hiking off-trail damages fragile ecosystems and causes erosion.
  • 84:Canoeing You can canoe or kayak on Tyhee Lake. To get information on the best place to set out, see boat launch. For advice about safe paddling, see the staying safe on a boat section of our marine visitor guide.
  • 84:Pets on leash Dogs and other pets are welcome at Tyhee Lake Campground, but they must be kept leashed. Pets are not allowed on beaches or in most day-use areas and park buildings. You must always be in control of pets and dispose of their waste appropriately.
  • 84:Cycling Bicycles must stay on park roads and designated trails in Tyhee Lake Park. Watch carefully for signs, to ensure you stay on designated routes.Tyhee Lake Campground has a children’s bike track. For information on e-bikes, see the e-biking section.Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
  • 84:Fishing You can fish for cutthroat or rainbow trout in Tyhee Lake. For information on where to launch, see boat launch. Minnows such as peamouth chub, red shiner, and pygmy whitefish live in the shallow water. You can ice fish in the winter.The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish program that teaches basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Contact the park operator for more information.
  • 84:Swimming Swimming is popular activity at Tyhee Lake Park. The park has a large sandy beach and a roped-off swimming area, near the campground and day-use area.
  • 84:Interpretive programs Find fun summer outdoor learning experiences with Discover Parks Ambassadors here all summer long. For specific dates, along with many more seasonal and year-round activities, visit discoverparks.ca.The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish program that teaches basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Contact the park operator for more information.
  • 84:Waterskiing You can waterski on Tyhee Lake. A separate beach has been developed, next to the swimming area, for boaters and water-skiers. For information on staying safe on the water, see our marine visitor guide.
  • 84:Winter recreation In the winter, you can cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice skate, and ice fish in Tyhee Lake Park.
  • 84:Wildlife viewing Tyhee Lake Park has a viewing platform overlooking a marsh. The dead trees, bulrushes, and cattails in the marsh provide nesting sites and protection for birds.You may see common loons, red-necked grebes, ruffed grouse, downy woodpeckers, and red-winged blackbirds. View the Tyhee Lake bird brochure [PDF] to identify over 80 bird species that live here.You may also spot a range mammals in the park. Common species include squirrels, beaver, black bear, and moose. For information on how to stay safe in bear country, visit our wildlife safety page.
  • 84:E-Biking Bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are allowed on signed or designated trails. They must meet the rules and classifications outlined on the cycling page.

Facilities

  • 84:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.Tyhee Lake Park now offers upgraded accessibility features. These include a graded trail and roll-out polyester mobility mat, which provide access to the shore of Tyhee Lake. The day-use and groupsite picnic shelters are accessible, and there are accessible flush and pit toilets in the park.To watch a video outlining these accessibility features, see the visitor guidelines section of this page.
  • 84:Bike park Tyhee Lake Park’s frontcountry campground includes a children’s bike track. For detailed information on the campground, please see the frontcountry camping section of this page.
  • 84:Boat launch Tyhee Lake Park has a boat launch and parking lot near the day-use area. A separate beach has been developed, next to the swimming area, for boaters and water-skiers. For a map with the boat launch location, see maps and location.
  • 84:Campfires Campfires are only allowed in fire rings provided at Tyhee Lake Campground and fire pits in the day-use area.Do not gather firewood in the park. Dead wood is important habitat for plants and animals and adds organic material to the soil.You can buy firewood in the park. If you bring your own, buy it locally. Wood from other areas spreads invasive species.
  • 84:Drinking water Tyhee Lake Park has cold-water taps. The water is safe for drinking and cooking. Hose hook-ups are not available for campers or trailers.
  • 84:Electrical hook-ups Tyhee Lake Campground has electrical hook-ups. For information on the campground, see the frontcountry camping sectionNightly feesElectrified sites (30-amp service)Additional $7 per party on top of camping fee (whether power is used or not)
  • 84:EV charging Four EV charging stations are available. They are J-1772 compatible with a 7.3 kW output. To learn more information about the chargers available, visit PlugShare.com.
  • 84:Picnic areas Tyhee Lake Park has a day-use and picnic area with a large lawn, 26 picnic tables, and an adventure playground.Fire pits are provided next to most of the picnic tables. There is a covered, accessible picnic shelter with a wood stove.The day-use area has a sandy beach, beach volleyball court, and roped-off swimming area.The day-use area includes a building with change rooms, showers, and accessible flush toilets.In the winter, the access road to the park is plowed regularly but the day-use area is not plowed.
  • 84:Pit or flush toilets There are accessible pit toilets throughout Tyhee Lake Park. Tyhee Lake Campground and the day-use area both have accessible flush toilets.
  • 84:Playground The day-use area in Tylee Lake Park has an adventure playground. Tyhee Lake Campground has a children’s bike track.
  • 84:Sani-station Tyhee Lake Park has a coin-operated sani-station at the park entrance.Fees (per use)Sani-station$5
  • 84:Showers Tyhee Lake Campground and the day-use area both have shower buildings.

Location

54.70647, -127.03842 · Babine

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