Park overview
Babine Lake Marine Park – Smithers Landing Site is one of 6 sites that comprises Babine Lake Marine Park. These sites all lie along the shores of Babine Lake and include Pendleton Bay, Hook (Deep) Bay, Pinkut Creek, Pierre Creek, and Sandpoint sites.
Campsites nestled along the lakeshore make this a scenic camping spot. This park is ideal for those wanting a slower pace. A great area for fishing and boating.
See also Babine Lake Marine – Pendleton Bay Site
See also Babine Lake Marine – Pinkut Creek Site
Advisories
Dates of operation
Camping
- Total number of campsites
- Total vehicle-accessible sites: 16
Facilities
Activities
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Babine Lake Marine Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
Maps and location
Please note: Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Park is 66 km northeast of Smithers on Babine Lake Road. The closest communities are Smithers and Telkwa.
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Park details
- Date established: January 1, 1993
- Size: 491.8 hectares
Nature and culture
- Conservation: Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them.
Wildlife: Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters, or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities, thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite appears to be infected.
Many different species of birds can be seen along the lakeshore and in the surrounding forest. Bald eagles are quite common in the fall when the salmon start spawning. Moose and bear may be seen travelling the opposite shore of the lake.
Date Established: January 1, 1993
Park Size: 2 hectares
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.