Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Protected Area

Highlights in this protected area

This small protected area is contiguous with Anhluut'ukwsim Lax̱mihl Angwinga'asanakwhl Nisga'a [a.k.a. Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park]. It is a narrow corridor at the southern portion of the park.

For visitor information, see Anhluut'ukwsim Lax̱mihl Angwinga'asanakwhl Nisga'a [a.k.a. Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park].

Know before you go

Advisories

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:

Camping

Frontcountry camping

This park offers 16 vehicle-accessible campsites on a first come, first served basis. Campsite reservations are not accepted. There are large sites, double sites and wheelchair-accessible sites available.

Most sites are shaded due to the surrounding deciduous forest. Additional parking is available at the visitor information centre, which is located next to the campground. Self-registration, running water and fire wood are available. Sorry, there are no sani-dump facilities.

Vehicle-accessible camping fee	$20 per party per night
BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only)	$10 per senior party per night

For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is permitted in the backcountry and alpine areas. Camping is not permitted in the frontcountry or lava beds. No developed trails or 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.

Facilities

Accessibility information

The campground has a wheelchair-accessible campsite and pit toilet.

Boat launch

A gravel, single lane boat launch accessing the Nass River can be found at the park’s north end. A gravel, single lane boat launch accessing Lava Lake can be found at the park’s south end. Parking space is available for vehicle and boat trailers at both locations. Overnight moorage is not recommended at the Nass River boat launch location due to fluctuating river levels.

Campfires

There are fire rings available for use at the visitor centre and the campground. While campfires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead.

Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park.

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.

Drinking water

There is a water pump located at the Nisg̱a’a Memorial Lava Bed Park campground.

Information

Nisg̱a’a Visitor Centre

The visitor centre is located at the campground and offers merchandise, maps, stories, pictures, and information about attractions. Learn about Nisg̱a’a language, culture, history, feasts and laws.

Hours of operation:

May 15 to June 24:
9 am to 4 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 25 to Labour Day (September 3):
9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Tuesday closed)
9 am to 5 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The visitor centre is closed on all statutory holidays except Labour Day.

For more information on the campground, visitor centre and guided tours, please contact our on-site operator Steve, at 250-641-4400, or visit the website at www.nass113.com.

Picnic areas

This park has several day-use and picnic areas. One is located at Vetter Falls another at Lava Lake and also, the visitor information centre. There are fire rings available at the visitor information centre and the day-use area.

Pit or flush toilets

Pit toilets are available at Lava Lake, Vetter Falls, Nisg̱a’a campground, the visitor information shelter and the Tseax River pullout. A wheelchair-accessible pit toilet is located at the Nisg̱a’a campground.

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.

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