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Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Drinking water
There is a hand pump for water in this park located next to the picnic shelter.
Boat launch

There is a concrete, single-wide boat launch located on the north side of the park entrance. There is parking available for vehicles and boat trailers.

Campfires
Firewood is not provided. Please bring your own if you must have a fire. 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. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
Picnic areas

This park has a day-use and picnic area. There is a covered shelter with four tables and a wood stove as well as two change houses near the beach area. Fire pits and picnic tables are also located in the day-use area.

Pit or flush toilets
This park has five pit toilets located throughout the park.
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Swimming
There is a swimming area roped off at this park. However, there are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Canoeing
There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.
Fishing

The lake supports a wide variety of fish species, most notably, rocky mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. When the lake freezes over, there are ice fishing opportunities in the winter. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

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.

Cycling

Cycling is permitted on roads and trails in the park. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Puntchesakut Lake 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.

Waterskiing
There are waterskiing opportunities on Puntchesakut Lake. There is no maximum boat motor size.
Winter recreation

The lake freezes over allowing for ice skating and ice fishing opportunities in the winter. When the lake freezes over, there are ice fishing opportunities in the winter. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.