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Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- It is important that backcountry travellers be prepared for all weather conditions.
- Carry first aid equipment, extra clothing and food.
- Backpacking cookstoves help conserve trees. Fires are discouraged in the backcountry.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the protected area.
- Refrain from drinking water without treating it, as it may carry giardia or other parasites.
- Store food in a cache out of reach of bears and other animals. Watch for signs of bear activity and make plenty of noise.
- Store garbage properly and pack it out when you leave.
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
125 km north of Fort Nelson, 12 km off the Liard Hwy (77). There is no road access and the closest community is Fort Nelson.
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Things to do
There are swimming opportunities.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this protected area.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this protected area.
There are fishing opportunities in this park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Dogs should be under control to avoid any potential problems with wildlife.
The protected area is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis for more information.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this protected area
Maxhamish Lake contains a diverse number of fish species. Fish species present in this lake include: artic cisco, lake whitefish, least cisco, northern pike, slimy sculpin, spottail shiner, troutperch, walleye, and white sucker.
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.
Contact
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