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.
Smithers, CA
9:27 pm,
Sep 9, 2026
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1:00 pmSep 9, 2026
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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
