BC recreation sites / Nadina-Skeena

Canada Recreation site 5 campsites

Old Fort Recreation Site

Near Smithers, British Columbia, Canada

Who runs this site

No operator is listed in BC government records. The site may be maintained by a government contractor or by its users.

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About Old Fort

Set on the shores of Babine Lake near Granisle, this four unit campground boasts a small gravel boat launch, picnic tables, fire rings and 1 outhouse. Babine Lake boasts a variety of fish species, including sockeye salmon fishing if there is an opening. The semi-open, forested site is ideal for boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking at this historical site with a gravel beach. This site is user maintained so please pack out what you pack in!

Please avoid driving on the shoreline as this is sensitive fish habitat. In Canada, fish habitat is protected under the Federal Fisheries Act. Any alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat is a violation of the Fisheries Act. Violations can be reported to Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336 or to the provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277

Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf

Also, be sure to check the DFO non-tidal salmon limits, openings and closures: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html

Type
Recreation site
Campsites
5 campsites
Upkeep
User maintained (pack out what you bring in)
Access
Road: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest town
Smithers, British Columbia
District
Nadina-Skeena (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
Established
1981
Location
54.99173, -126.30586
Site ID
REC0539

Activities

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Facilities

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Getting there

Near Granisle, off Hwy 16 take Hwy 118 through Granisle and up Topley Landing Road for about 30km, site access road is located on the right hand side and marked with a 3 blade sign.

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Links

Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC

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