Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Park

Highlights in this park

This park has been maintained close to its natural state, making it a perfect escape. Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity. Pinkut Lake is also well suited to paddling small boats, and has a fish hatchery located at the south end. There are five campsites available on a first come, first served basis.

This park is cooperatively managed by a community, society or other partner. Services may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.

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

Location Map

Getting there

This park is located 24 km north of Burns Lake. Follow Babine Lake Road north of Burns Lake for 20 km. Turn left onto the Augier FSR and follow this for 5 km where the park is immediately adjacent to the road.

Camping

Frontcountry camping

There are three drive-in campsites available on a first come, first served basis. There is no fee for camping.

Things to do

Swimming

There are swimming opportunities in this park.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Canoeing

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities on Pinkut Lake.

Fishing

Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity. Pinkut Lake is also well suited to paddling small boats, and has a fish hatchery located at the south end.

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

Pets on leash

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.

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 Ethel F. Wilson Memorial 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.

Facilities

Picnic areas

This park has a day-use area.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has a pit toilet, no flush toilets.

About this park

History

Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Park is dedicated to Ethel F. Wilson who unstintingly gave time and energy for the benefit of others, especially the young people of Burns Lake District, where she resided from 1930 until her death June 14, 1952.

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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