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Wells Gray Provincial Park: Murtle Lake

Number of Sites: 60

Rates: Check website for rates

Website: Click here

Phone: 250-587-2090

North America’s largest canoe-only lake, set in a pristine mountain valley, offers 100 km of shoreline, sandy beaches, rustic campsites with outhouses, bear caches and fire rings. There is limited firewood available and no dogs allowed.

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Blue River, BC
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Amenities

Fishing Nearby

Fishing Nearby

Hiking Available

Hiking Available

Pit Toilets

Pit Toilets

Swimming Available

Swimming Available

Tent Sites Available

Tent Sites Available

Directions

Murtle Lake is accessed off highway #5 at Blue River. Drive 27 km west on a winding, narrow, gravel road to the parking lot. From there, a 2.5 km level trail (canoe-cart accessible) leads to the canoe launch.