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Skeena

Babine Mountains

About the Park

This area within the Skeena Mountains eco-section offers some of the finest hiking opportunities in west-central British Columbia. Glacier-fed lakes, rugged peaks and extensive sub-alpine meadows provide day and overnight hiking opportunities.

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Smithers, CA
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Contact

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories:https://bcparks.ca/babine-mountains-park/

Rates

Cabin fee per night

  • $10 per adult (16+)
  • $5 per youth (6-15)
  • Free for children under 6

 

Facilities

The Babine Mountains Park has multiple hiking trails leading into the alpine. There are rudimentary campsites with pit toilets and food caches on the Fletcher-Gardiner, McCabe, and Lyon Creek trails.  The Joe L’Orsa backcountry cabin 9 km up the Silver King Trail sleeps up to 20 guests and is available on a first come, first serve basis at $10/person/night. Pay cash at the cabin. Please be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full.

Location

Access to the west end of the park is off Old Babine Lake Road, which leaves Highway 16 just east of the Bulkley River bridge. Follow the signs to Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park. The summer parking lot and information map are located 7 km north of Driftwood Canyon. From there, the road is not passable to vehicle traffic. The closest communities are Smithers and Telkwa.

Size

31,146 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Cabins, yurts or lodges for public use

Park Activities


  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Horseback riding

  • Hunting

  • Winter Recreation
Directions & Gallery

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