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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Lava Forks Park protects the site of the most recent volcanic
eruption in Canada, approximately 150 years ago. This
unique area encompasses a lava-filled valley contrasted to
ice-capped peaks. Lava Forks Park represents an excellent
opportunity to study the primary succession of vegetation
establishment. Mosses and lichens have established on upper
flow layer since the eruption. Distinctive landforms from
the eruption include two lava-dammed lakes, pot holes containing
crystal clear pools and ash dunes.
Special Features:
Volcanic Features: Dating from approximately 150 years
ago, the volcanic eruption in Lava Forks Park is
the most recent in Canadian history. Since the eruption,
vegetation has established on the upper flow layer of
lava. This unique area encompasses a lava-filled valley
contrasted to ice-capped peaks. Lava Forks Park represents
an excellent opportunity to study the primary succession
of vegetation establishment. Mosses and lichens have
established on upper flow layer since the eruption. Distinctive
landforms from the eruption include two lava-dammed lakes,
pot holes containing crystal clear pools and ash dunes
Park
Size: 7,000
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
Lava Forks
Park is located approximately 120 km southwest of the community
of Telegraph Creek, between the Unuk River and the Craig River
valley. The park is extremely remote and is accessible only
by helicopter.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Dating from approximately 150 years ago, the volcanic
eruption in Lava Forks Park is the most recent in Canadian
history. Since the eruption, vegetation has established
on the upper flow layer of lava.
The special features in Lava Forks Park were protected as Class A Provincial Park in 2001 following direction received from the Cassiar Iskut-Stikine Land and Resource Management Plan.
- Cultural
Heritage - Lava Forks Park
lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First
Nation.
- Conservation - Lying within the Boundary Ranges Ecosection, Lava Forks Park consists of Coastal Western Hemlock, Mountain Hemlock and Alpine Tundra biogeoclimatic subzones. The park protects outstanding physical features of the volcanic eruption and a large mineral spring. The recent volcanic eruption provides an ideal location to study ecological processes associated with primary succession, or the establishment of vegetation after a significant disturbance.
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Visitor
Safety:
General
Visitor Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.The walk-in/wilderness campsites in this park are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. |
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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities
are provided.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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This
park has no toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horses and/or horseback riding. |
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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. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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