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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park is located along the shores of the Prophet River. This wilderness park, accessible by hiking, horse or helicopter, is surrounded by the Eastern Muskwa Ranges and protects locally significant hotsprings. The tufa mound created by mineral deposits from the springs is surrounded on one side by stands of black spruce that thin out to the alpine of the surrounding mountains. Adventurous visitors to this park will be rewarded with scenic vistas and wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Park Size: 185 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park is located in the upper reaches of the Prophet River some 60 km west of the Alaska Highway and about 250 km northwest of Fort St. John. The area is not accessible by road, but there is a horse/hiking trail up the Prophet River and from Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - The area was identified in the Fort Nelson Land and Resource Management Plan in 1997 as a Protected Area. In 1999, the area was subsequently designated as a provincial park.
  • Cultural Heritage - Prophet River First Nations traditional use.
  • Conservation - The primary role of Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park is to protect the sensitive hotsprings habitats and the abundant diversity of wildlife associated with those habitats. The park is located within the Eastern Muskwa Ranges adjacent to the Prophet River, which has been provincially designated as a Heritage River.
  • Wildlife - A diverse variety of wildlife species utilize the area. Examples of large mammals include Stone’s sheep, moose, caribou, elk, mountain goat, grizzly bear, black bear, and wolves.


Visitor Safety:

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

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Boil or filter water in the backcountry.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Keep backcountry fires small.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horses and/or horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks 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.

wildlife viewing

There are opportunites for viewing wildlife. Stones Sheep, Elk, Moose, Deer, Black Bear and Grizzly Bear frequent the area.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting Regulation Synopsis.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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