Kitsumkalum Park | BC Parks

Highlights in this park

Kitsumkalum Park is a small park with a user-maintained campground. It is an old Forest Service recreation site and is easily accessed by road. There is room for up to seven small camping parties. A pit toilet is the only facility provided in this park.

The lake is easily accessed from the campground and offers some excellent paddling opportunities. The sandy shoreline hugs the lake to the west of the campground and is a great beach for swimming.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
There are no developed trails in this park.

Special notes

It is possible to launch small boats by hand from one section of the beach. Driving or backing trailers onto the beach is not recommended.

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 park is located about 25 km north of the city of Terrace. To access the park, drive north on the Nisga’a Highway 113 towards the town of Rosswood, then turn left on the gravel road just past Goat Creek. There is only a BC Parks Boundary sign marking the entrance. A short drive down this road will bring you to the lake and campground.

Camping

Frontcountry camping

The campground runs on a first come, first serve basis and does not accept reservations.

There is room for up to seven smaller groups on the unmarked sites. This campground is more suited for tents and small campers. Larger recreational vehicles or vehicles towing large trailers may find it difficult to manoeuvre, especially if the park is crowded.

There is a general store 10 minutes north of the park in the town of Rosswood. A pit toilet is the only facility provided. This campground is user maintained so please respect it and pack out any garbage that you may produce. Please bring your own firewood.

Things to do

Swimming

The lake offers some excellent swimming from its sandy shoreline. There is no designated swimming area.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Canoeing

Kitsumkalum Lake offers some excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The lake is easily accessed from the campground. A paddle along the lakes shoreline can produce scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities. Boats can be easily put in the lake from the beach.

Fishing

Kitsumkalum Lake offers some good seasonal fishing for Coho salmon, Dolly Varden char and cutthroat trout.

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis and Freshwater Salmon Supplement for seasons and limits, or go to http://gofishbc.com for more information.

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. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Please respect the privacy of others and keep your pet nearby to prevent disturbing others.

Windsurfing

Windsurfing can be done on Kitsumkalum Lake. Windsurfers can access the lake from the beach. The lake can be cold so be prepared.

Facilities

Campfires

There is no firewood available in the park so it is recommended that you bring your own. The cutting of trees in the park is prohibited.

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.

Picnic areas

There are no picnic tables or shelters in the park, however it is only a short drive off the highway and is quite a nice spot for a picnic.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.

About this park

Wildlife

Like many of the parks in this area, Kitsumkalum Park offers some great wildlife viewing opportunities. Black and grizzly bears, moose and eagles are commonly seen around the park. Paddling along the shores of Kitsumkalum Lake is an excellent way to view some of these creatures.

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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