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Gwillim Lake

About the Park

Gwillim Lake Provincial Park offers a tranquil outdoor escape in the scenic Rocky Mountain Foothills along Highway 29. Just a 30-minute drive from Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, near the Northeast Coal region, the park invites visitors to canoe, kayak, swim, hike, and fish. A viewpoint within the park also rewards visitors with sweeping panoramic views of the stunning Rocky Mountain landscape.

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Chetwynd, CA
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Contact

Sandstorm North Contracting
Phone: 250-964-9474
E-mail: [email protected]

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

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $20/party/night

Facilities

50 campsites (14 reservable, 36 first come, first serve), pit toilets, boat launch, viewpoint and playground.

Location

Located 56 km southeast of Chetwynd; take Highway 29 south off Highway 97 (paved access).

Size

32,458 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Playground

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Cash only

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Rock Climbing

  • Wildlife Viewing

  • Horseback riding

  • Hunting

  • Winter Recreation
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