Park overview
Tudyah Lake Park, on the southern shore of Tudyah Lake, offers a lakeside haven for travellers to MacKenzie or the Pine Pass. A good concrete boat launch gives access to fine fishing and waterskiing on the lake. The lake is also a convenient base for fishing on the nearby Parsnip River.
Advisories
Dates of operation
The park is open May 15, 2024 to September 30, 2024
- Facility type
- Frontcountry camping
- Number of campsites
- Vehicle-accessible sites: 36
- Main operating season
- 2024: May 15 to September 30
- Winter season
- No services
- Service note
- Main operating season dates are dependent on weather conditions.
Safety info
- For safety reasons, firearms are not permitted in the park. Tudyah Lake Park is closed to hunting.
Special notes
- Alcohol is not allowed on the beach or in the day-use area.
Camping
This park offers open space vehicle-accessible campsites on a first come, first served basis. Campsite reservations are not accepted.
| Vehicle-accessible camping fee | $15 per party per night |
| BC seniors’ rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only) | $7.50 per senior party per night |
For information on the BC seniors’ rate, see the camping fees page.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
There is a hand pump for water.
There is a good concrete boat launch at this park that gives access to fine fishing and waterskiing.
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.
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.
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.
This park has a day-use and picnic area.
This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
Activities
There are no developed trails at this park. Visitors should be cautious when adventuring into the backcountry.
There are swimming opportunities in this park. Safe swimming practices are a must!
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There is good fishing on Tudyah Lake and also on the nearby Parsnip River.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
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.
Located 9 km north of McLeod Lake on Highway 97. Tudyah Lake lies in a wide, open section of the Rocky Mountain Trench, just before highway 39 branches off toward Mackenzie.
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: August 7, 1981
- Size: 56 hectares
Park contact
This park proudly operated by:
Quartz Contracting
northquartz@aol.com
250 964-3489
Nature and culture
History
The property on Tudyah Lake which is now the provincial park, first assumed a role in recreation in the 1960’s when the Melville Lodge was in Operation. This resort provided cabins, camping and boat launch facilities and was very popular with Prince George and Mackenzie residents.
In 1974, BC Hydro purchased this property, located within the reservoir basin, because of the possible effect of the Williston Reservoir at maximum full pool flooding. Public demand for maintaining recreational opportunities of this area was so strong that BC Hydro contracted a caretaker to maintain the campground, picnic area and boat launch. During this time public pressure for park development at this site grew and following considerable negotiations, a provincial park was established in August, 1981.
Cultural Heritage
There are no known archaeological sites within the vicinity of Tudyah Lake Park. However, it is likely that the area was used by the Sekani people for hunting and fishing, with the waterways being used as travel and trade routes.
Wildlife
Within the developed areas of the park, opportunities for viewing wildlife are limited. However, in the natural setting along the Pack River, wildlife such as beaver, otter, muskrat, moose, waterfowl and upland birds may be commonly observed. Although less conspicuous other animals expected to inhabit the area include deer, black bear, moose, wolves, coyotes and fox.
Tudyah Lake supports a moderate to highly productive fishery with Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden as the popular sport species. Bear Creek has been noted as an important spawning area for trout.
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.