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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- The
park will open for the season on May 15, 2008.
Park
Info:
The Hazelton Mountains form a beautiful backdrop for this
well maintained campground. It is a peaceful place to enjoy
a relaxing overnight stay with camping, picnicking, swimming
and fishing.
Seeley Lake Park offers a small, sandy beach on the lake to visitors for day
use and swimming. Picnic tables and toilets are available.
Park
Size: 24
hectares
Special
Notes:
- A
marsh harbours life to nesting birds, mammals and reptiles.
Visitors are asked to respect this habitat.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
10 km
west of Hazelton on Highway #16. New Hazelton and
Old Hazelton are the closest communities to this 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 -
This park was established March 16, 1956.
- Cultural
Heritage - The
park is situated close to K'san Indian Village where
you can see six authentic log houses decorated with
carved poles and painted fronts. It is a living museum
to the long-lived Gitwangak culture.
Also
nearby is the native town of Kitwancool, site of the
oldest standing totem pole in BC. Called "Hole in the
Ice" it stands, along with over 22 others, many over
a hundred years old. More century-old totems stand
at the nearby Gitwangak Reserve.
- Conservation -
Seeley Lake is located within the Nass Ranges Ecosection,
and the interior cedar hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. Its
special feature is the marsh and wetland habitat surrounding
Seeley Lake. Ecologically this is a sensitive area and
is an important habitat for a variety of waterfowl including
loons, geese, ducks, as well as beavers, muskrats and
moose.
- Wildlife - Bird
watchers can enjoy some quiet time on the marsh-viewing
platform overlooking Seeley Lake. You will find a wide
variety of species in the marsh and woods nearby.
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.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a
first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept
reservations or information on the reservation service,
click here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Northwest Escapes Ltd
E-mail address: nwescapesbc@telus.net
Phone: (250) 638-8490
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Seeley
Lake Park offers a vehicle accessible campground
with 20 campsites. The shaded campsites are moderate
and small sized. There is one pull through site
and 4 tent pads. This park offers vehicle accessible
campsites on a first-come, first-served basis
- campsite reservations are not accepted.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
15 - September 30 |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - September 30
Off-season: no fee, no services |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
20 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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The
park has a day-use/picnic area located on the shore
of Seeley Lake with scenic mountain views. Swimming
and bird watching are popular activities at the park.
There are picnic tables and pit toilets available. Note: The day-use is open all year but snow is not plowed.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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A well is located in the day-use parking area near
the park entrance. Visitors can access water using
the hand pump.
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There
are pit toilets located throughout the campground and day use area. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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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 is an easy, 500m walking trail along the lakeshore
that leads to a wildlife viewing platform. Please supervise
children on this trail. 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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. Swimming
is possible in Seeley Lake, however ice does not leave
the lake until late spring.
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Canoe/Kayak Canoe
enthusiasts may enjoy a paddle through the marsh
at Seeley Lake Park with a backdrop of the Hazelton
Mountains.
Electric
Motors Only Seeley
Lake Park offers a scenic setting for boating on this
marshy lake. Boat use is restricted to ‘Electric
Motors Only’ on Seeley Lake. There is no boat launch
provided at the park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch. Boat use is restricted
to electric motors only.
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There are cutthroat trout and rainbow trout in
Seeley Lake and fishing here can be rewarding.
There are opportunities for ice fishing in this
park.
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Anyone fishing
or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence. There
are opportunities for ice fishing in this park.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
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
is a wildlife-viewing platform located on the edge of Seely Lake. Visitors
can gain access to it by following the short walking trail.
The Seeley
Lake marsh harbours nesting birds, mammals and
reptiles. Ecologically this is a sensitive area
and is an important habitat for a variety of
waterfowl including loons, geese, ducks, as well
as beavers, muskrats and moose. Bird watchers can
enjoy some quiet time on the marsh-viewing platform
overlooking Seeley Lake. You will find a wide variety
of species in the marsh and woods nearby.
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There
is ice skating available on Seely Lake. Check ice thickness before
venturing out. |
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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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