Finger-Tatuk Park
About this Park
Established in June of 1999, Finger-Tatuk Park surrounds Finger and Tatuk Lakes and extends south to include the smaller Turff, Vance, Cory, Bodley, and Harp Lakes south of the Tatuk Hills. Special Feature: Beautiful series of lakes and regionally significant recreational destination.
Abundant populations of rainbow trout and kokanee are the main attraction for anglers in the area. Guided and resident hunting and boating are also popular pursuits. Diverse and high-value habitat in the park provides for a range of animal species including grizzly and black bear, ungulates, small fur-bearers, waterfowl, shore birds, and eagles.
There is one resort within the park. Finger Lake Wilderness Resort is located at the west-end of Finger Lake.
Safety information
- Potable water is not available in the park, but is available at the resort. BC Parks suggests you bring your own water, or you may obtain drinking water from the nearby resort.
- Be advised that to get to Finger-Tatuk Park you must use active forest service roads. Please be alert for industrial traffic and drive at a safe speed with your headlights on.
Location notes
Finger-Tatuk Park is located 80 kilometres south of Vanderhoof and 115 km southwest of Prince George. Map reference: 93F/8 & 93 F/9
To access Finger Lake and the west end of Tatuk Lake, use the Kluskus Forest Service Road near Vanderhoof. Access to the east end of Tatuk Lake is via the Pelican (Prince George) or Bobtail (Highway #16) Forest Service Roads.
Activities
- 9780:Hiking There are no developed trails at this park. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 9780:Canoeing There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
- 9780:Swimming Swimming opportunities are available but there are no designated swimming areas.
- 9780:Fishing Wild rainbow trout are abundant in both Finger and Tatuk Lakes. An extremely healthy kokanee population also resides in Tatuk Lake. Ice fishing is allowed in the park during the winter season but best to check with the resort.
- 9780:Wildlife viewing There is no viewing platform but the wide range of lake sizes across a landscape interconnected by wetland riparian corridors, provides important habitat features. There are regionally significant populations and habitat for grizzly bear, ungulates, fur-bearer, waterfowl and shore birds, as well as kokanee and rainbow trout.
- 9780:Pets on leash Pets and 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.
- 9780:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Finger-Tatuk Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 9780:Waterskiing Waterskiing opportunities are possible on the lakes. Be cautious.
- 9780:Windsurfing Windsurfing is possible on the lakes. Be cautious.
- 9780:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 9780:Winter recreation The resort may have trackset trails for cross-country skiing but the rest of the park is wilderness skiing. There are snowshoeing opportunities on any trail or roadway in the park plus the frozen lakes. Snowmobiles, ski-dooing, tobogganing and ice-skating are allowed in the park. Ice-fishing is allowed in the park during the winter season but best to check with the resort. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
- 9780:Kayaking There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Facilities
- 9780:Pit or flush toilets This park has pit toilets, flush toilets.
- 9780:Boat launch A gravel car-top boat launch is located at the east end of Tatuk Lake campground. Finger Lake Wilderness Resort has boat launching facilities at the west side of the park. More information on boat rentals can be obtained by visiting the websites for the private contractors listed below: Finger Lake Wilderness Resort
- 9780:Campfires Please conserve firewood. Campfire pits are provided at most campgrounds. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
Location
53.52397, -124.16700 · Upper Fraser
