Prudhomme Lake Park

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Park overview

A small, forested lakefront campground only a short distance east of Prince Rupert. Nearby Diana Lake Provincial Park provides opportunities for a variety of day-use activities.

Advisories

Dates of operation

All dates are subject to change without notice.

Open to public access May 8, 2023 to September 5, 2023

Current status:Open to public access

Be sure to check advisories above before visiting

Prudhomme Lake Campground

Facility type

Vehicle-accessible camping

Number of campsites

Reservable frontcountry sites: 10
Vehicle-accessible sites: 24
Double sites: 2

Main camping season dates

2023: May 8 to September 5

Reservable dates

2023: May 8 to September 4

Service note

closed Sept. 8 at 11am

Camping

Reservations

All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.

Campsite Reservations:
Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Vehicle-accessible camping

This park offers 24 vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis, and campsite reservations are accepted. Sites range from small to medium sizes. There are two double sites available. Most sites are shaded by the surrounding coniferous forest. There is one wheelchair-accessible campsite available.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $20.00 per party / night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $10.00 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

Facilities

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets – no flush toilets.

Drinking water

A hand pump is located next to the information shelter at the park entrance.

Campfires

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. 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. 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.

Activities

Swimming

There is no designated swimming area but you can swim in the area. There are no lifeguards at provincial parks.

Canoeing

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.

Fishing

Five species of Pacific salmon, as well as Dolly Varden can be found in the lakes and creeks here. In August and September, salmon spawning occurs in Diana Creek. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Please refer to current fishing regulations.

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.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

16 km East of Prince Rupert on Hwy 16.

Park and activity maps

Campground Map [PDF]

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: June 1, 1964
Size: 9 hectares

Park contact

This park operated by:
Wilderness Recreation Services Ltd.
jason@wildernessparks.ca

Nature and culture

Conservation: There is an interesting nature trail, located nearby at Diana Lake Provincial Park, that winds through the lush coastal rainforest.
Wildlife: Black-tailed deer can be found in the Diana Creek Falls area. (1 km southwest of Prudhomme Lake.) Five species of Pacific salmon, as well as Dolly Varden can be found in the lakes and creeks here. In August and September, salmon spawning occurs in Diana Creek.

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.