Andy Bailey Provincial Park

Andy Bailey Provincial Park is a protected natural area near Fort Nelson featuring dense black and white spruce forests. The 196-hectare park sits at 488 meters (1,600 feet) elevation and provides habitat for moose, beavers, and foxes.

The area began as Jackfish Lake Recreation Area in 1979 and became a provincial park in 1999. Local government took over management in 2005.

The park is named after Andy Bailey, a Fort Nelson pioneer who built the first access routes and remained deeply connected to the community. This local heritage shapes how people relate to the place today.

The park is situated roughly 28 kilometers (17 miles) southeast of Fort Nelson with 13 campsites offering basic facilities such as pit toilets and a boat launch. Visitors should be prepared for simple conditions and use only non-motorized watercraft.

The site transforms seasonally from a summer hiking destination to a winter cross-country skiing location. This shift creates distinctly different experiences depending on when visitors arrive.

Location: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Inception: 1979

Elevation above the sea: 488 m

GPS coordinates: 58.55000,-122.50000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02