Tatlatui Park
105,829 ha
Area
1973
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
This is a remote wilderness area situated in north central British Columbia on the easterly fringe of the Skeena Mountains and on the southerly end of the Spatsizi Plateau, a division of the Stikine Plateau. The park boundary completely encloses the headwaters of the Firesteel River, whose waters eventually reach the Arctic Ocean about 3800 km away.
Safety information
- Satellite communication devices are recommended when recreating in the backcountry. A communication device will allow you to alert others to an emergency situation or if you are overdue at your destination. This equipment is an essential part of your survival kit, and should be compatible with your activities and location.
Special notes
- A Letter of Permission is required for individuals or groups who wish to use horses within Tatlatui Park. To obtain a Letter of Permission, please contact the BC Parks Stikine Area Office at 250-771-4591. If there is no answer, please leave a detailed message stating your request for a letter of Permission, your name, contact information and the date you wish to visit the park. BC Parks will return the call as soon as possible.
- Hunting is permitted within Tatlatui Park. Please note that this park is in Region 7a. All hunting for big game is authorized through Limited Entry Hunting. Please refer to current BC Hunting Regulations.
- Only permitted air charter companies are authorized to fly into Tatlatui Park.
- Permitted Air Charter Companies for Tatlatui Park:
- Alpine Lakes Air Ltd. Float plane base located on Tyhee Lake near Telkwa, BC 250-846-9488
Alpine Lakes Air has added Tatogga Lake (near Iskut) as a base of operation. - Canadian Helicopters Ltd. Smithers, BC 250-847-9444
- Highland Helicopters Ltd. Smithers, BC 250-847-3859
- Tsayta Aviation Ltd. Float plane base located in Fort St. James, BC
- Alpine Lakes Air Ltd. Float plane base located on Tyhee Lake near Telkwa, BC 250-846-9488
Location notes
Located 240 km north of Smithers and approximately 180 km southeast of Highway 37 at Eddontenajon Lake. There is no road access. All major lakes accessible by float plane. Other access alternatives would be horseback or helicopter.
Activities
- 257:Hiking There are good backpacking opportunities here. Trails may be followed in to several areas of interest, but are not marked or regularly maintained. It may be difficult to locate the starting point of some trails. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 257:Canoeing There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.
- 257:Fishing
- 257: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.
- 257:Horseback riding A Letter of Permission is required for individuals or groups who wish to use horses within Tatlatui Park. To obtain a Letter of Permission, please contact the BC Parks Stikine Area Office at 250-771-4591. If there is no answer, please leave a detailed message stating your request for a letter of Permission, your name, contact information and the date you wish to visit the park. BC Parks will return the call as soon as possible.
- 257:Hunting Hunting is permitted within Tatlatui Park. All hunting for big game is authorized through Limited Entry Hunting. Please refer to current BC Hunting Regulations for seasons and bag limits. (Note: Tatlatui Park is located in Region 7a). 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.
Facilities
- 257:Campfires Fires should be used sparingly, as they are among the most serious visual impacts in the backcountry. Always carry a stove. Use it for most if not all of your cooking needs and only build a fire when it is safe and will not cause further damage or deplete wood supplies. While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. For more information on campfires in the backcountry, click here.
Location
56.99652, -127.38555 · Stikine
