Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park
| Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Location within British Columbia | |
 Interactive map of Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Fort St. John |
| Coordinates | 57°39′10″N 124°01′34″W / 57.65278°N 124.02611°W |
| Area | 1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi) |
| Established | June 28, 1999 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Established high in the Muskwa Ranges, on the course of the Prophet River, it is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.[1]
Accessibility
[edit]The wilderness park covers 457 acres (185 hectares). The hot mineral springs have formed a tufa mound. The park can only be reached by hiking or horseback; there is no road access available.[2] A hiking and horseback riding trail connects Prophet River Park to the nearby Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.[3]
Facilities
[edit]Backcountry camping is allowed, but the campsites offered are used on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no facilities available in the park area.[4]
History
[edit]The park is located within a tract of land that is traditionally used by Treaty 8 First Nations people. Within the park boundaries an archaeological site exists.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
- ↑ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park". British Columbia. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park - British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations". 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ↑ Young, Carl (2025-12-19). "Prophet River Hot Springs". Hot Springs Of British Columbia. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ↑ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park" (PDF). British Columbia government. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- "Prophet River Hot Springs Park". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia – B.C. Geographical Names Office (BCGNO).
57°39′5″N 124°1′40″W / 57.65139°N 124.02778°W
