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Visitors - Important Notice!
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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.

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.

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)

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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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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Boil or filter water in the backcountry.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Keep
backcountry fires small.
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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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There are opportunites for viewing wildlife. Stones Sheep, Elk, Moose,
Deer, Black Bear and Grizzly Bear frequent the area.

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