Park overview
Gitnadoiks River Park is located in the heart of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains.
The Kitimat Ranges are characterized by dome-like granite mountains with many sheer bare faces and numerous waterfalls. Elevations within the park range from about 100 metres in the valley bottom to about 1,800 metres on the surrounding ridges and peaks.
Angling enthusiasts should take note of the excellent sport fishing opportunities available in the park. At least 13 species of fish occur in the area, including Pacific salmon (five species), rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char, and mountain whitefish. A jetboat is needed to travel upstream on the Gitnadoix River.
Advisories
Dates of operation
Safety info
- Visitors are reminded that this is a wilderness area and that proper gear and transportation arrangements are required.
- Swimming is not recommended along the rocky shoreline at Alastair Lake.
Camping
- Total number of campsites
- Total cabins: 1
There is one backcountry public use cabin located on Alastair Lake. There are also two private cabins on Alastair Lake, neither of which is available for public use.
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is no road access to this park.
Facilities
No firewood or fire rings are available. If you have to make a fire, keep it minimal, make sure it is extinguished, please spread ashes and rocks about. Use only dead and down wood for fires.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
The park is located approximately 50 km west of Terrace on the south side of the Skeena River. The closest boat launch is located at Exchamsiks River Park. The closest communities are Terrace (50 km east of the park), Port Edward (80 km west of the park) and Prince Rupert (90 km west of the park).
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Park details
- Date established: December 10, 1986
- Size: 57,698 hectares
Nature and culture
Wildlife
Park visitors are likely to spot moose, beaver, otter, mink and wolves in the valley bottom areas, while higher up, mountain goats may be viewed on the rock faces and slides. Birdlife includes a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, eagles, hawks, hummingbirds, swallows, thrushes, crows, woodpeckers, warblers and sparrows. It has been confirmed that the Trumpeter Swans nest in the park and this is one of only three confirmed nesting sites known in the province.
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.