Bobtail Mountain Park

Highlights in this park

Designated in June 2000, this 1,360 hectare park features an unusual outcropping of serpentine rock.

The Bobtail Mountain trailhead is southeast of the park. This forest service trail is about 5 km in length with a change in elevation of 470 metres. It meanders up along the southern park boundary to a south facing viewpoint at the summit of Bobtail Mountain, ending at a north facing viewpoint where a small hut has been built to provide shelter. There are no other facilities provided.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Please bring your own water as potable water is not available in the park.

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

The park is located about 55 km southwest of Prince George with access via the Gregg Creek forest service road. The nearest community is Prince George.

(Map reference: 93G/11)

Camping

Cabins and huts

During the summer, at the summit of Bobtail Mountain there is a Recreation Sites and Trails cabin suitable for day-use only, on a first come first served basis. There is no fee.

Things to do

Hiking

This 5 km trail (one-way) is marked by red paint and flagging. The trail starts with a short climb, thereafter continuing with gentle ups and downs. Along the way there are two short side trails leading to south-aspect viewpoints. The first is the actual summit of Bobtail Mountain.

The trail ends at a view point where there is a cabin suitable for day-use. There is no water or stove; therefore the cabin is unsuitable for overnight use. The view point provides good views northwest towards Norman Lake.

Gregg Creek Forest Service Road is rough with potholes and logging activity; please use caution when traveling the road.

Bobtail Mountain Road is in fair condition from the turn off from the Gregg Creek Forest Service Road at 23.5 km to 5 km where the bridge has been removed. Please note that the removal of the bridge will add 2 km to your hike each way. Please park appropriately at this location to allow other users access to the area. Use caution when crossing the creek.

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Fishing

There are fishing opportunities in this park.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Hunting

There is seasonal hunting allowed in this park. Please check the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

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.

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