Cariboo Mountains Provincial Park

Cariboo Mountains Provincial Park is a large protected mountain region in central British Columbia featuring diverse natural landscapes. The area contains alpine meadows, dense cedar forests, quiet lakes, and extensive wetlands spread across its vast terrain.

The park received its Class A designation in 1995 following recommendations from a regional land-use planning initiative. This official recognition marked the protection of this mountain region as a priority conservation area.

The region holds significance for both the Red Bluff Band Carrier and Williams Lake Band Secwepemc indigenous communities, who utilized these lands historically.

The best starting point for a visit is Ghost Lake, which offers the only vehicle-accessible campground in the park. You reach this spot via a gravel road after traveling from the mining town of Barkerville along Highway 26.

The park contains the complete Niagara Creek watershed, stretching from mountain icefields down to Quesnel Lake. This system supports one of the region's most important sockeye salmon populations, making it ecologically significant.

Location: Cariboo Regional District

GPS coordinates: 52.88330,-120.51700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46