Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park

Highlights in this park

Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park is a remote wilderness area in the northern foothills of the Rocky Mountains of the Peace River District. With unique geological features and vast wilderness, this park has spectacular opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, and camping. Hiking in the area offers fantastic views of rolling mountain terrain and alpine peaks. Carbon Lake offers a rustic campground with access to fishing, boating, and hiking.

The Twin Sisters peaks are of cultural and spiritual significance to Treaty 8 First Nations. The area has unique and important habitat for wildlife, like grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, moose, and caribou.

Know before you go

Advisories

Special notes

Please take your garbage when you leave.
Boats on Carbon Lake are restricted to 7.5 kW or 10 hp.
Drinking water is not provided. Please bring your own water.
Snowmobilers must stay out of closed areas. For details, visit the B.C. snowmobile closures page.

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

Battleship Mountain Trail [PDF]

Getting there

The park is in northeast B.C., approximately 48 km west of Chetwynd and 36 km northeast of Mackenzie. It completely surrounds the two smaller parks, Klin-se-za Park and Bocock Peak Park, as well as Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Protected Area.

Camping

Frontcountry camping

The rustic user-maintained campground at the south end of Carbon Lake has four vehicle-accessible sites and one walk-in tent site. They are available on a first come, first served basis. There are pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. No potable water is provided.

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Things to do

Hiking

Trails in this park are for the experienced hiker seeking fantastic views of rolling mountain terrain and alpine peaks. The steep inclines take you above the trees quickly and open to a view unlike any other.

Please be experienced and safe when adventuring into wilderness areas.

Swimming

There are opportunities for swimming at Carbon Lake and Clearwater Lake.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking at Carbon Lake and Clearwater Lake.

Fishing

Fishing restrictions are in place at Carbon Lake and Clearwater Lake. Boats on Carbon Lake are restricted to 7.5 kW or 10 hp. For details, see the B.C. fishing regulations.

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

Wildlife viewing

There are opportunities for wildlife viewing in this park. The area is home to species at risk like caribou, fishers, grizzly bears and wolverines. Please keep your distance to avoid disturbing these animals. To learn more about staying safe, visit the wildlife safety page.

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. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is permitted. Horses are not permitted in the campground.

Winter recreation

Snowmobiling is permitted in designated areas. Users should be well educated about avalanche terrain and managing risk while travelling.

For snowmobile closure area maps, use the Northern Rockies Snowmobile Management Web App. Visit the B.C. Snowmobile Closures page for more information about restricted areas in the Northern Rockies.

To learn about staying safe during winter activities, visit the BC Parks winter safety page.

Facilities

Campfires

Campfires are allowed in the backcountry. However, you should always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

To preserve plants and ground cover, do not gather firewood in the park. It is an offence under the Park Act. Dead wood is important habitat for plants and animals, and it adds valuable organic material to the soil.

If you bring your own firewood, purchase it locally. Wood from other areas can spread invasive species. To learn more, visit Buy Local, Burn Local.

About this park

Cultural Heritage

In 2020, the Partnership Agreement for the Conservation for the Southern Mountain Caribou was signed. The agreement represents an historic partnership between the provincial government, Saulteau First Nations, West Moberly First Nations, and the Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park was established to support the overarching goal of the agreement, to protect Southern Mountain Caribou in the northeastern part of their range.

Wildlife

The Klinse-za / Twin Sisters area has high conservation values with unique and important habitat for many wildlife species, such as grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, moose, and caribou. Southern Mountain Caribou were once flourishing in this area, but in recent history their populations have declined dramatically.

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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