Park overview
Situated in the Alberta Plateau, Milligan Hills Park protects provincially and regionally significant forest and grassland habitat for an endangered Alberta population of Woodland caribou.
Advisories
Safety info
- Hikers and campers should be prepared for all weather conditions in this changeable climate.
- Always carry first-aid equipment and extra clothing and food.
- Water sources in the backcountry may carry giardia or other parasites. Bring your own water, as potable water is not available in the park. Boil or filter all water when in the backcountry.
Special notes
- Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Facilities
Firewood is not available in the park. You may purchase firewood outside of the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park.
While campfires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead.
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.
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.
Activities
Pets and 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.
Milligan Hills Park is located approximately 150 km northeast of Fort St. John near the B.C. and Alberta border. A gravel road (137 Road) provides access to within 3 km of the park.
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: June 29, 1999
- Size: 7,226 hectares
Nature and culture
History
The Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan recommended the area for protection in 1997. It was subsequently designated as a provincial park in 1999.
Cultural Heritage
Milligan Hills Park overlaps with traditional use area of the Fort St. John Beaver First Nation and the Doig River First Nation.
Conservation
Located in the Alberta Plateau, Milligan Hills Park provides representation of the Clear Hills ecosection and includes the headwaters of the Chinchaga drainage in the eastern section of the Milligan Hills. The area is characterized by level to rolling plateaus with mixed boreal white and black spruce and deciduous forests.
Wildlife
The park provides provincially and regionally significant forest and grassland habitat for endangered Alberta population of Woodland caribou in an area of intensive gas exploration and development. Other wildlife that inhabits the park includes moose, black bear, furbearer and bird species.
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.