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Know before you go
Advisories
Visitor guidelines
Get park information
Look in this ‘visitor guidelines’ section for general safety instructions and other important information about this park. For the latest information, see advisories.
Enjoy upgraded accessibility features
In June 2026, we launched upgraded accessibility features in Tyhee Lake Park. Watch the video below to see the new features and experience a bird’s-eye view of the park.
To learn more, please see the accessibility information section of this page.
Prevent the spread of aquatic invasives
Help us reduce the impact of disease and invasive species on this Tyhee Lake Park’s marine ecosystems. Clean and dry your boat and all boating equipment before and after your visit.
For more information, see the BC Government’s guidelines on how to practice clean, drain, and dry.
Boat responsibly
When boating, please prioritize the safety of other visitors and marine wildlife. For more information on responsible boating in BC Parks, see our marine visitor guide.
Swim safely
Always swim with others, never alone. Closely supervise young children near the water. Take extra care when the water is especially cold.
Learn all about how to practice water safety in our marine visitor guide.
Bike safely
Cycling is allowed on park roads and trails in Tyhee Lake Park. Watch carefully for signs, to ensure you stay on designated routes. Bike helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
For more information about riding responsibly, visit the cycling page.
Drive safely
Within Tyhee Lake Park, motor vehicles, including motorcycles, are only allowed on park roads or in designated parking areas.
When you are driving in the park, please watch out for wildlife crossing the road.
When you are camping, park your vehicle and any related equipment at your campsite.
Practice campfire safety
Closely follow our guidance on campfires in Tyhee Lake Park. Check the advisories for restrictions. Keep fires small, when they are allowed. Bring a gas stove for cooking. Never gather firewood in the park.
For more detailed information, see the campfire safety section of the responsible recreation page.
Stay safe around wildlife
Potentially dangerous animals live in this park. On trails, make noise, to prevent unexpected encounters. Be aware that food waste and other scents will attract wildlife.
To learn how you can avoid encounters and ensure unavoidable encounters do not escalate, see the wildlife safety page.
Leave No Trace
Always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. Minimize your impact on plant and animal life. Be considerate of other visitors. Dispose of waste properly.
For detailed information on outdoor ethics, visit the Leave No Trace Canada website.
Keep pets leashed
Dogs and other pets are welcome at the campground but must be leashed. Pets are not allowed in most park buildings, beaches, or day-use areas. Please dispose of their waste responsibly.
For more information, see the pet etiquette section of the responsible recreation page.
Stick to designated trails
For your own safety and to protect the local environment, hike only on designated trails. Hiking off-trail damages fragile ecosystems and causes erosion.
For more information, please watch our short video guide to responsible day-hiking.
Electrical hook-up available
Tyhee Lake Campground offers campsites with electrical hook-up. For more details, please see the frontcountry camping section of this page.
No off-road vehicles
To protect the local environment, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles are not allowed in Tyhee Lake Park. This includes vehicles registered under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.
No hunting
For safety reasons, hunting and firearms are not allowed anywhere in Tyhee Lake Park.
No drones
Operating drones without permission is illegal in BC Parks. In the rare cases when we grant permission, you must keep your drone away from wildlife and other visitors.
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
Tyhee Lake Park is 15 km southeast of Smithers, near the village of Telkwa. From Smithers, follow Highway E/BC-16 E south for 13.5 km. Turn left on Telkwa High Road. In 1 km, turn right on Tyhee Road. The park entrance is on your right.
Things to do
Walking trails connect Tyhee Lake Campground and the beach. Aldemere Trail is a 2.5 km route along the shore of Tyhee Lake and through an aspen forest. For a trail map, see maps and location.
For your own safety and to protect the local environment, hike only on designated trails. Hiking off-trail damages fragile ecosystems and causes erosion.
Swimming is popular activity at Tyhee Lake Park. The park has a large sandy beach and a roped-off swimming area, near the campground and day-use area.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
You can canoe or kayak on Tyhee Lake. To get information on the best place to set out, see boat launch. For advice about safe paddling, see the staying safe on a boat section of our marine visitor guide.
You can fish for cutthroat or rainbow trout in Tyhee Lake. For information on where to launch, see boat launch. Minnows such as peamouth chub, red shiner, and pygmy whitefish live in the shallow water. You can ice fish in the winter.
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish program that teaches basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Contact the park operator for more information.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Find fun summer outdoor learning experiences with Discover Parks Ambassadors here all summer long. For specific dates, along with many more seasonal and year-round activities, visit discoverparks.ca.
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has a fun, hands on, Learn to Fish program that teaches basic angling skills to youth under 16 years old. Contact the park operator for more information.
Tyhee Lake Park has a viewing platform overlooking a marsh. The dead trees, bulrushes, and cattails in the marsh provide nesting sites and protection for birds.
You may see common loons, red-necked grebes, ruffed grouse, downy woodpeckers, and red-winged blackbirds. View the Tyhee Lake bird brochure [PDF] to identify over 80 bird species that live here.
You may also spot a range mammals in the park. Common species include squirrels, beaver, black bear, and moose. For information on how to stay safe in bear country, visit our wildlife safety page.
Dogs and other pets are welcome at Tyhee Lake Campground, but they must be kept leashed.
Pets are not allowed on beaches or in most day-use areas and park buildings. You must always be in control of pets and dispose of their waste appropriately.
Bicycles must stay on park roads and designated trails in Tyhee Lake Park. Watch carefully for signs, to ensure you stay on designated routes.
Tyhee Lake Campground has a children’s bike track. For information on e-bikes, see the e-biking section.
Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are allowed on signed or designated trails. They must meet the rules and classifications outlined on the cycling page.
You can waterski on Tyhee Lake. A separate beach has been developed, next to the swimming area, for boaters and water-skiers. For information on staying safe on the water, see our marine visitor guide.
In the winter, you can cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice skate, and ice fish in Tyhee Lake Park.
About this park
Tyhee means ‘fish’ in the Gitxsan language.
In the 1800s, people from surrounding towns walked to Tyhee Lake to gather ice and water. Tyhee Lake Park was established in 1956.
The dead trees, bulrushes, and cattails in the marsh provide nesting sites and protection for birds.
A variety of birds live in this park, including common loons, rednecked grebes, ruffed grouse, downy woodpeckers, and red-winged blackbirds.
The park is also home to a variety of mammals such as squirrels, beaver, black bear, and moose.
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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| Campground and day use area | This park is operated by Mark and Anais Drydyk at Kermode Parks. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
