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Vehicle-accessible camping

This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first come, first served basis. Campsite reservations are not accepted.

Heather Lake Camping

A large, open, grassy area on the eastern side of Heather Lake is available for family or group camping activities. The site will accommodate tents as well as large trailers and motorhomes. The site contains two picnic tables with fire rings. There are two pit toilets located nearby. No water pump is available in the park. There is presently no fee for camping.

Dina Lake Camping

A five-unit campground with developed gravel pads is available at Dina Lake. These sites will accommodate tents, as well as trailers and moderate-sized motorhomes. Each site contains a picnic table and fire ring. Two pit toilets are located within the campground area. No water pump is available. There is presently no fee for camping.

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided. Most popular with canoeists and kayakers.

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Boat launch

Heather Lake

A small gravel boat launch is available for launching small to medium car top-sized boats.

Dina Lake

A boat launch is available at Dina Lake for launching car-top boats.
A motor restriction is in place:

  • 7.5 kw (10 horse power) or less on Dina Lake #1, and
  • electric motors only on nearby Dina Lake #2
Campfires

While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood is not available to be purchased in the park; you may bring your own wood. 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.

Picnic areas

Heather Lake day-use area

There is one picnic table and a fire-ring located close to the lake near the boat launch. Visitors may also use the camping area for day-use activities.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.

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Hiking

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Dina Lake Hiking

A hiking trail is located along the northern shore of Dina Lake commencing from the campground. The present condition of this trail is unknown.

Heather Lake Hiking

A hiking trail is located along the southeastern shore of Heather Lake commencing from the day-use area. The present condition of this trail is unknown.

Swimming
Swimming opportunities are available but there are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

Heather Lake Canoeing

The Dina Lakes canoe circuit consists of a chain of five small lakes connected by portage trails. The circuit takes between four and five hours to complete. The total canoed portion is just over 6 km and the total portage length is roughly 1.5 km. The longest canoed portion is just over 2 km in length and the longest portage is approximately 700 metres. Heather Lake can also be accessed from the Dina Lakes chain.

Dina Lake Canoeing

The Dina Lakes canoe circuit can be accessed from Heather Lake (see above). 

Kayaking

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

Heather Lake Canoeing

The Dina Lakes canoe circuit consists of a chain of five small lakes connected by portage trails. The circuit takes between four and five hours to complete. The total canoed portion is just over 6 km and the total portage length is roughly 1.5 km. The longest canoed portion is just over 2 km in length and the longest portage is approximately 700 metres. Heather Lake can also be accessed from the Dina Lakes chain.

Dina Lake Canoeing

The Dina Lakes canoe circuit can be accessed from Heather Lake (see above). 

Fishing

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

Heather Lake Fishing

Heather Lake drains into the Parsnip Reach of Williston Lake and contains the following species of fish: rainbow trout, bull trout, lake whitefish, mountain whitefish, coarse sucker, longnose sucker, northern pike minnow, peamouth chub, redside shiner, and slimy sculpin. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for daily catch quotas and general restrictions. Heather Lake is situated in Region 7A (Omineca Zone). No special restrictions apply to this lake. Heather Lake is popular with the locals for ice fishing.

Dina Lake Fishing

Dina Lake #1 is fed from nearby Dina Lake #2 and has no outlet. Fish species present in Dina Lake #1 include rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, longnose sucker, and redside shiner. Rainbow trout and brook trout have been introduced through a stocking program since 1980. Dina Lake #2 contains rainbow trout, brook trout, lake chub, and longnose sucker. Brook trout have been introduced since 1984. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for daily catch quotas and general restrictions. Dina Lake is situated in Region 7A (Omineca Zone). A boating restriction applies to this lake (see above). A British Columbia angling licence is required if you plan on fishing. Dina Lake #1 is popular with the locals for ice fishing.

Wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform but the park has a unique chain of lakes for canoeing and kayaking which is an excellent area for wildlife viewing.

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 Heather-Dina Lakes 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

Horses and horseback riding is permitted.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed in this park. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.

Winter recreation

Visitors can backcountry ski and snowshoe on the chain of lakes and portages. There are no set tracks, but it is easy terrain. Heather Lake and Dina Lake #1 are popular with the locals for ice fishing. Snowmobiling is allowed on lakes and lake access routes for ice fishing purposes only.