Bocock Peak Park | BC Parks

Highlights in this park

Bocock Peak Park is a remote, high elevation park located on the continental divide in the headwaters of the Peace River. It contains distinct geological features such as limestone cave systems and preserves important wildlife habitat.

The park is completely surrounded by Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park. Visit the the Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park page for visitor information about the surrounding area.

Know before you go

Advisories

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

Bocock Peak Park is located south of the Peace Arm of Williston Lake and adjacent to Eleven Mile Creek, approximately 70 km west of Hudson’s Hope. It is entirely surrounded by Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park. There are no designated trails to this remote area.

Camping

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Things to do

Hiking

There are no developed trails at this park. Visitors should be experienced hikers when visiting remote areas.

Wildlife viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities.

Cycling

Cycling is permitted in the park. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Bocock Peak 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.

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is permitted.

Caving

There are spelunking or caving opportunities.

White-Nose Syndrome

White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America. Humans have accelerated spread by bringing contaminated clothing, gear, and equipment into caves. To learn more about White-Nose Syndrome, read the White-Nose Syndrome fact sheet [PDF], or visit the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website.

Before you enter a cave, use the gear decontamination instructions.

Help protect bats and their habitats from the spread of White-Nose Syndrome. Clothing and gear that has been used in caves east of the Rocky Mountains should not be used in B.C.

Hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC 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.

Winter recreation

There are snowshoeing and backcountry skiing opportunities in the park.

Snowmobiles are not permitted. For details, visit the B.C. snowmobile closures page.

Facilities

Campfires

Campfire pits are not provided, please use existing traditional stone fire rings. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

About this park

Cultural Heritage

Bocock Peak Park is within the area traditionally used by the West Moberly, Salteau and Halfway First Nations.

History

The Dawson Creek Land and Resource Management Plan identified the importance of protected status for this area in 1998 and subsequently it was established as a provincial park in 2000.

Conservation

Bocock Peak Park is located in the Hart Ranges ecosection. It contains three significant limestone cave systems, the deepest of which at 253 m is the ninth deepest cave system in Canada. Limestone cave systems (also known as Karst) are extremely fragile ecosystems that are especially vulnerable to disturbance, more so than many other land resources. The intricate relationship between the unique surface characteristics and the subsurface caves and hydrology makes for a delicately balanced system.

Wildlife

Grizzly and black bears are found throughout the area. Mountain goat can be found in the upper elevations with moose in the lower valley. Numerous small mammals such as pine marten, marmots and porcupine also call this area home.

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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