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Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Winter camping

Winter camping is allowed, but no facilites are provided.

Campfires

No firewood available. Please bring a portable stove for cooking. Firewood can be purchased from the park facility operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings.

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Hiking

From Crescent Spur along the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16), the park is accessible via the Ptarmigan Creek Forest Road (about 8 km). From this location, an 11 km trail follows Ptarmigan Creek to three subalpine lakes (Hammel Lakes) near the headwaters.

High waters during the 2001 summer season have washed out many sections of the trail and the footbridge crossings.

Note: the trail is not well-marked. The trail is not recommended for inexperienced people as it is difficult to follow due to dense shoulder-high vegetation and few markers.

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.

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Please check the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for site-specific information.

Wildlife viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park. There are beautiful mountain lakes and great view from different ridges.

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. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Hunting

Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for regulations.

Winter recreation

There are backcountry skiing opportunites and showshoeing opportunities available on the regular summer trails. However, no cross-country skiing tracks are set.