Cummins River Protected Area

Highlights in this protected area

Remote Cummins River Protected Area is located approximately 60 km north of Golden on the east side of Kinbasket Lake at the head of the Cummins River. Set just below and west of the vast Clemenceau Icefields in Jasper National Park this park features spectacular glacier fed waterfalls and lakes.

The protected area encompasses an array of untouched terrain including spectacular mountains, valley floor meadows and marshes and subalpine spruce forests that are habitat for grizzly bear, caribou and mountain goat. The area has nationally significant scenic and recreation values for wilderness mountaineering and ski-touring.

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

The protected area is located at the head of the Cummins River, which drains southwest into the Kinbasket Reservoir. There is very limited access by ski-touring across Clemenceau Icefield from Jasper National Park. The closest community is Golden.

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

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

Facilities

Campfires

Campfires are permitted. Bring a portable stove for cooking.

About this protected area

Conservation

Cummins River Protected Area contains a connected series of three spectacular waterfalls and two glacial lakes set against the backdrop of the Clemenceau Icefields. It also protects representative forests, meadows, marshes as well as habitat for grizzly bear, caribou and mountain goat.

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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