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Marine-accessible camping

There are marine-accessible sites available on the canoe chain, 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. The park is open year-round, when accessible.

Boat launch

There is a car top boat launch at Nazko Lake (power boats are permitted on Nazko Lake). There is no boat launch at Deerpelt Lake; a steep trail leads from the campsite to the lake. A very narrow, steep track with poor visibility travels along one side of Deerpelt Lake to Nazko Lake. This track offers little room to maneuver a vehicle or turn around and is very slippery when wet. It is recommended that canoeists park at Deerpelt Lake to access the canoe chain.

Campfires

No firewood available. Firewood can be purchased outside the park or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. 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.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets; no flush toilets.

Hiking

There are six portage trails connecting the Nazko Lake canoe chain, ranging from a 20 metres to 800 metres. The portage trails are marked at each end with white diamonds. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

Nazko Lake Canoe Chain: Nazko Lake Park has a small chain of lakes, ideal for a 2-4 day canoe trip. This 20 km route spans six lakes (Deerpelt Lake, Nazko Lake, Tanilkul Lake, Nastachi Lake, Tzazati Lake, and Tchusiniltil Lake) and has short, easy portages. Most of the portages are marked. There are four designated campsites on the canoe chain; one at the north end of Nazko Lake, two on Tanikul Lake at the north and south ends, and one at the south end of Tzazati Lake. To protect the delicate balance of ecosystems in this park visitors are required to camp only at these designated sites. More detailed information on the canoe chain »

Kayaking
Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout is best in the spring, but the fish turn muddy as soon as the weather warms up. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

Pets/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.

Cycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Nazko Lake Provincial Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.