Park overview
A picturesque large lake, connected with trail network to smaller lakes, in an area noted for fishing, hiking, and nature appreciation in a wilderness setting. Note that there are no camping or day-use facilities provided, and there are private resorts and cabins on Taweel Lake (at the east end of the lake, outside the park).
Special Features: This park protects a representative area of the provincially-significant Sub-boreal Spruce forests in the region.
Established Date: April 20, 1996
Park Size: 4,558 hectares
Special Notes:
- Visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for a wilderness environment. There is no vehicle access into the park. Note that access to the resorts at the east end of the lake requires a high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle.
Advisories
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the B.C. Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.
Maps and location
The resorts at the east end of the lake can be reached by travelling about 25 km along the Lemieux Creek Valley road from Little Fort (the last part of the road is very rough). Prior arrangements must be made by anyone wishing to avail of any of the services provided by the resorts. A logging road off of highway 24 leads to the southwestern park boundary but there is no access (road or trail) from this road to the lake. The closest communities to the park are Little Fort and Clearwater.
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Park details
- Date established: April 30, 1996
- Size: 4393 hectares
Nature and culture
- History: The park was established on April 30, 1996.
- Cultural Heritage: The probable route of an historic trail from Canim Lake to North Thompson Valley lies in the park, with possible First Nation use.
- Conservation: This park protects a representative sub-boreal spruce forest, with some old-growth, and riparian areas at the north end of Taweel Lake. The area has important habitat for fisher, wild native rainbow trout, moose, marten, timber wolf and birds such as the Common Loon, Barrow’s Goldeneye and the Three-toed Woodpecker.
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.