Skeena East. 
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:
Maps and location
Getting there
At the Village of Topley on Hwy 16, go north for 45km on Hwy 118.
Camping
Frontcountry camping
Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available at this park.
There are 27 standard sites. Five are beachfront and the rest are shaded. There is a large parking lot available for extra vehicles to park. There is a gate at the entrance of the park it is locked from 11pm to 7am. When the gate is locked visitors are not permitted to walk in and camp. The gate is locked 24 hours per day in the off-season.
| 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.
Frontcountry campgrounds
Things to do
The Bluff Trail is available to park visitors. It is a self-guided interpretive trail and makes an easy 3km loop. The trail may be flooded at different times of year due to water fluctuations on Babine Lake. 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.
There are swimming opportunities in this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.
Babine Lake is an angler’s paradise. Cutthroat, rainbow trout and char are found in the lake. Fly fishing and trolling yield superb results.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
There are wildlife viewing opportunities at the viewing platforms along the Bluff Trail. A variety of waterfowl and song birds frequent the marsh areas and can be seen at any time of the day.
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.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Red Bluff 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.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
There is a moderate-grade boat launch at this park. A breakwater wharf and dock are also available.
Firewood can be purchased from the park 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. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
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.
There is one cold-water hand pump.
The day-use area has several picnic tables and is located on a grassy area beside the beach. Campfires are permitted but visitors must supply their own firewood.
About this park
Scenic walking trails provide excellent lake views and the opportunity to observe wildlife. Black bear and moose are especially abundant. Varied waterfowl, including Sora Rail, inhabit the lake and marshes. The salmonoid enhancement project at the nearby Fulton River Hatchery is also well worth visiting. Babine Lake is an angler’s paradise. Cutthroat, rainbow trout and char are found in the lake. Flyfishing and trolling yield superb results.
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.
Contact
| Reservations, changes, and cancellations | Our call centre is open from 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time. There is a $5 fee for reservations, changes, or cancellations made by phone.
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| Park operator | This park is operated by Babine Builders. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
