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Cabins and huts

The Sanctuary Cabin is available for public use on a first come, first served basis. It is equipped with a woodstove and can accommodate four to six people. Visitors must supply their own sleeping and cooking equipment.

Marine-accessible camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Vehicle-accessible camping

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

Morice Lake Park has an 18 unit campsite. Each of the campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets are available. The sites are suitable for tenting, pickup trucks with campers and small trailers. The campground is accessible during snow free months. 

As this site is user maintained, please pack out what you pack in.

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Boat launch
A gravel boat launch is situated at the North end of the Morice Lake campsite. The boat launch is not steep. In fall when the water is low, it is often difficult to get boat trailers into deep enough water to launch.

Waterskiing and windsurfing are not popular activities on Morice Lake due to its very cold temperature.
Campfires

Campfires are permitted.

Cutting or otherwise damaging any standing or fallen trees within the park is prohibited. Please collect firewood from outside the park.

Picnic areas
Although there is no formalized day-use area, park visitors can utilize vacant lakeshore campsites for day visits.
Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.

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Hiking

A series of three short portage trails connects Atna Bay of Morice Lake (Morice Lake Park) with Atna Lake (Atna River Park). No other developed trails exist within the park.

Swimming
Morice Lake is very cold, but those with a hardy constitution may be interested in a swim. Please do not use soap (even biodegradable) for washing in the lakes. If you must wash with soap, do it at least 50 m (150 ft) inland from the lakeshore. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Canoeing
Morice Lake is a beautiful setting for a canoe trip. Winds and waves can come up quickly. Paddle early to avoid the wind and stay close to shore once it starts to blow.
Kayaking

There are kayaking opportunities at this park.

Fishing

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

Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Angling restrictions are in place on the Morice River to protect spawning salmon and other species. There is no fishing near the outlet of Morice Lake to Gosnell Creek from January 1 to September 30 and no fishing for salmon at any time. The Morice River is a Class II water from September 1 to October 31 and a steelhead stamp is mandatory during that time. Bait is not permitted and angling from boats is not permitted from August 15 to December 31. Please read the BC Fishing Regulations.

Wildlife viewing

There are great viewing opportunities in Morice Lake Park.

Pets on leash

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.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed in the park. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting Regulation synopsis.