• Conditions as of September 15, 2006 - The Catfish Creek Forest Road accessing the Park is washed out at 3 km and 12 km and the footbridge across Ptarmigan Creek has been washed away.

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan.

• Location map

The entrance to the park is about 5 km west of Crescent Spur, about 165 km east of Prince George along the Yellowhead (Highway 16) corridor approximately 500 m west of Catfish Creek. Erg Mountain Provincial Park is close to the Ptarmigan Creek Protected Area, and the two parks share the same access road and trailhead. The trailhead is 8 km in from Highway 16. The closest communities, towns and cities are Prince George and McBride.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location map

• Wildlife - Caribou, grizzly bear, and mountain goat are found in the park.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• This area is excellent Black and Grizzly bear habitat. Users of the area must be knowledgeable about wilderness travel and take the necessary precautions.
• Avalanche hazards; blowdown hazards.
• It is necessary to cross Ptarmigan Creek (no bridge) in order to reach the trail. The trail is very steep; hikers should be in good physical condition.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed; but the terrain is very rugged and no facilities are provided.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park. Drinking out of streams or lakes is not recommended unless the water has been filtered or treated.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	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. The 2.5 km trail up Erg Mountain is very steep.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/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.
	There is no viewing platform but the park offers good wildlife viewing opportunities.
	Backcountry skiing and cross-country skiing are possible but visitors must be prepared for winter travel and have avalanche awareness training, as this is a High Avalanche area.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.