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Skeena

Lakelse Lake

About the Park

Lakelse Lake Campground is a perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situated near Terrace between the Skeena and Kitimat rivers, it has all the facilities necessary to make your stay enjoyable, including showers. Main gate opens at 7:00 am so you don’t miss the morning bite. Lakelse Lake Park is noted for gigantic Sitka Spruce trees, private campsites and great water based recreation. You’ll also find hiking trails and an interpretive program.

For group site reservations, contact BC Parks at camping.bcparks.ca

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Terrace, CA
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Contact

This park is  operated by:

Wilderness Recreation Services Ltd.
Phone: 250-641-7540
Email: [email protected]

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

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $28/party/night
Group camping base fee – $120/group site/night

Facilities

164 campsites (82 with electrical hook-ups), sandy beaches, amphitheatre, shower buildings, docks, 2 FLO EV chargers, a year-round Lakelse picnic site, and a private electrified group campsite.  A newly built Visitor Centre with ice, snacks, and local souvenirs is located at the Furlong Bay Campground. Open 9am – 9pm daily. Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals are available.

All campers: Please check in at our new visitor centre upon arrival.

The gate is locked at 11pm.

Location

From the junction of Highway #37 and #16, it is 14 km to Gruchy’s Beach day-use area, 15 km to the Lakelse Picnic Site and groupsite, and 19 km to Furlong Bay Campground.Nearby communities include Terrace (approximately 20 km) and Kitimat (approximately 40 km).

Size

354 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Showers

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • Campfires allowed

  • Interpretive programs

  • Playground

  • Beach

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
Directions & Gallery

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