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Wells Gray – Murtle Lake

About the Park

North America’s largest canoe-only lake offers 100 km of shoreline, sandy beaches, rustic campsites with outhouses, bear caches and fire rings. There is limited firewood available. Advance pay through BC Parks.

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Blue River, CA
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Contact

Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd.


E-mail: [email protected]

Website: campbc.ca

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

 

Rates

Backcountry camping – $5/person/night
Group camping base fee – $20/group site/night
Sani-station – $5/discharge

Facilities

34 frontcountry sites and three backcountry sites, a day-use area, playground, boat launch, and pit toilets.

Location

27 km west from Highway 5 at Blue River, and then a 2.5 km portage.

Park Amenities


  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Picnic sites

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Beach

  • No dogs allowed

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking
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Nearby Parks

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Azure lake

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