East Pine Park | BC Parks

Park overview

Situated near the junction of the East Pine and Murray Rivers in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, East Pine Park provides visitors with fishing, canoeing and boating opportunities on both rivers.

Advisories

Safety info

Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.

Special notes

Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.

Facilities

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Boat launch

A boat launch provides boating access to the East Pine and Murray Rivers.

Campfires

While campfires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood is not available in the park, so you must bring your own. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. 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.

Activities

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Canoeing

Due to a swift current and sweepers along the river banks, canoers and kayakers must exercise caution.

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

Pets/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 wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Cycling

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 East Pine Provincial 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.

Located 30 km east of Chetwynd on Highway 97.

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Park details

Date established: December 9, 1982
Size: 14.2 hectares

Nature and culture

Conservation

Balsam poplar is the dominant forest cover along with white spruce.

Wildlife

Large mammals such as moose, white tail deer, mule deer and black bear are common throughout the area. Squirrels, chipmunks, beaver, muskrat and river otters are much more likely to be seen along with numerous waterfowl and shorebirds.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.