Carp Lake Provincial Park

Carp Lake Provincial Park spans 38,149 hectares between the Muskeg and McLeod Rivers, featuring lakes, waterfalls, and forests in central British Columbia.

Simon Fraser named the park during his explorations in the early 1800s, marking the location for its fish populations near Fort McLeod, the first European settlement west of the Rockies.

The Carrier indigenous people established the first known settlements in the area, using the waters for fishing and creating pathways that now form interpretive trails.

The park maintains 102 campsites across two campgrounds, with basic amenities including water, firewood, and access to sandy beaches along Carp Lake.

Glacial activity during the last ice age carved the park's landscape, creating a system of interconnected lakes and waterways suitable for canoeing and fishing.

Location: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

Inception: May 18, 1973

Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/carp_lk/

Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/carp_lk

GPS coordinates: 54.78330,-123.36700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:32