Park overview
Beaumont Park lies within the Nechako Plateau bordered to the west and north by the Hazelton, Skeena and Omineca mountains.
The park offers a beautiful, sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing and a variety of facilities for water-oriented activities enhance visitor enjoyment.
Beaumont now offers walk-in sites with beach access. Each site is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table.
Advisories
Dates of operation
The park gate is open May 15, 2024 to September 10, 2024
- Facility type
- Frontcountry camping
- Number of campsites
- Reservable frontcountry sites: 16
- Vehicle-accessible sites: 49
- Walk-in sites: 5
- Main operating season
- 2024: May 15 to September 10
- Winter season
- Not known
- Booking required
- 2024: May 17 to September 7
- Winter season note
- No water or services are available until May 15. The gate is locked during the off-season.
Safety info
- Safe swimming practices are a must! As there are no lifeguards on duty, children should be watched at all times and solo swimming should be avoided.
- Boaters are cautioned to keep a close eye on the weather as Fraser Lake is subject to sudden, heavy winds which can transform the lake surface into dangerous whitecaps.
Special notes
Western Thatch Ants
Beaumont is home to a large population of Western Thatch Ants. Western Thatch Ant nests should not be disturbed. They will bite and this could leave a stinging sensation on your skin. If this happens, wash the area around the bite. Please keep all food sealed and stored away when not in use. Use garbage and recycling bins to dispose of waste. If using a tent, please remember to keep the door closed.
Camping
Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.
All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.
Popular with local and regional residents, the campground features 49 private sites. Each is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.
| Vehicle-accessible camping fee | $22 per party per night |
| BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $11 per senior party per night |
For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.
Popular with cyclists, there are five walk-in tenting sites that offer lake-front access. Each is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit.
| Walk-in camping fee | $22 per party per night |
| BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $11 per senior party per night |
For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
During the collecting season, a sani-station and dump is located 100 metres from the park gate across from the information shelter and a fee is charged for the service.
While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Please be extremely careful with fire. Aluminum foil placed under camp stoves and barbecues will help protect the tables.
Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park.
To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
The day-use area has all the ingredients for an ideal day-long family outing. Sunbathers will find a perfect spot to spread out the blanket on the expansive sandy beach. Shade from willow trees provides an alternative to the summer sun. Swimmers will find conveniently located change houses and a picnic area nearby. For energetic visitors looking for a little light-hearted competition, a volleyball net is provided.
Activities
A roped off swimming area is located at the beach and picnic area. Safe swimming practices are a must! Visitors are encouraged to remain within the designated area. An abrupt drop-off is marked with floats.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Fraser Lake produces burbot, char, rainbow trout and kokanee. During the winter season the park is closed, but along Hwy 16 there are several access points for Fraser Lake.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Beaumont 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.
A 134 km drive west of Prince George on Highway 16. The area is characterized by gently rolling terrain forested with willow, poplar, birch, spruce and occasional stands of aspen. The closest communities are Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser.
Park and activity maps
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: February 16, 1960
- Size: 178 hectares
Park contact
This park proudly operated by:
Quartz Contracting
northquartz@aol.com
250 964-3489
Nature and culture
History and Cultural Heritage
This park is rich in historical significance. Here, Indigenous Peoples’ traversed well-used trails to trade with other settlements. Later, explorers and fur traders journeyed between Fort Fraser, Fort McLeod and Fort St. James on these same trails. Situated on the southeastern shores of Fraser Lake, the park occupies the site of historic Fort Fraser established by Simon Fraser in 1806.
Originally known as Nadleh Whut’en, its site was chosen for its commanding view of the lake and summer breezes which kept the mosquitoes at bay. Beaumont Park was a gift of Captain E.G. Beaumont, a great benefactor of provincial parks. Besides Beaumont, two other parks were made possible through his generosity.
Conservation
Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them.
Wildlife
Wildlife is abundant within the park. The marsh area represents ideal habitat for many species of birds and aquatic insects. It is a community in which every member has a distinct role to play and is depended upon by all the others. Birds often seen in the early morning at the marsh include the redwing blackbird, Canada geese, loons, and warblers. Beaumont is also home to beavers, and you can view their work along the trail.
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.