Nilkitkwa Lake Park consists of two parcels of land about 3km apart, each within a bay of protected anchorage and gentle beaches. Water flows north through Nilkitkwa Lake, from Babine Lake and on to the Babine River.
The system of parks from Babine River through to Babine Lake provides fishing and boating recreational activities, with a range of rustic and developed campsites.
Established Date: June 29, 1999
Park Size: 10.3 hectares
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Nilkitkwa Lake Park lies approximately 100km north of Smithers. The park is accessed by following Babine Lake Road for 50km, then following the Nilkitkwa Forest Service Road for 41km, then taking the turn-off to Fort Babine. Access is then by boat via a boat launch at Fort Babine Lodge.
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