Hunting Territory located 75 miles SW of Williams Lake
550 square miles approximately
Located 75 miles SW of Williams Lake
Got horses? You bet, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. This Chilcotin territory really has what you would expect in this cowboy rich region of BC. In fact, the province thought so too and made a park throughout a good portion of this territory. Big Creek Provincial Park protects the main portion of this territory from outside influences yet allowing the outfitter the freedom to carry-on a business under a park-use permit in this remote area.
The base camp is located about a 4.5 to 5 hour ride from the trail head at the northern boundary of the park. This camp is remote and eliminates most resident hunting pressure being centrally located to act as a staging area and main hunting camp. From this main camp there are 2 other cabin camps that are a 2 to 3 hour ride away. This area is very scenic and affords good opportunity for hunting all species as well as some terrific trout fishing in nearby lakes and streams.
That’s the park side; however there is also a large portion of the territory located outside the park which is also utilized for outfitting. These portions of the territory range from some ranch land to vast stretches of crown land. The remainder of the territory is also accessible via horse, vehicle or 4 wheeler. Spring bear hunting areas are easily accessible using vehicles.
Although licences and permits must remain as a commercial operation this is a great opportunity for one or two horse minded families to acquire and maintain a recreational family business within a spectacular location. This type of opportunity does not present itself often. Give me a call!
The isolation of Big Creek Park is one of its greatest virtues. With no established road access right to the park, travelers can expect a unique experience of self-reliance and adventure. Situated where the great barrier of the Coast Mountains yields to the high plateau of the province’s interior, the park (65,982 hectares) boasts a variety of terrain, ecosystems and climatic zones. The park's landscapes include alpine lakes and dramatic mountains in the south as well as gently rolling forestlands, volcanic hills and lava formations as well as the flat, forested Chilcotin Plateau in the north.
Snow and rain, driven from the North Pacific, is captured by the highest peaks of the Coast Mountains, and slowly moves to low-lying, poorly drained meadows and marshes. The combination of features is ideal for supporting a variety of wildlife. In ancient times, native hunters came to the Big Creek area for subsistence hunting and food gathering. Today it is of critical importance to moose and a wide variety of small furbearers that utilize the marshes. It also supports the threatened California bighorn sheep with habitat and migration routes. Riparian zones are home to innumerable songbirds, waterfowl, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Grizzly bear move from alpine meadows to wetlands and forests. Wolves, black bear, cougar, and mountain goats also roam the wilderness and survive because of the relatively low human impact.
Activities are centered on self-sufficient adventuring. Utilizing a network of historical trails, visitors can move by foot, horseback or mountain bike, and enjoy the park’s scenery and wildlife. Cattle Grazing has a long history in the area, and continues, with seasonal camps set up by ranchers. Hunting is permitted and there is also some fishing, though productivity is limited by the turbidity of much of the water. Beautiful alpine hiking waits in the southern regions of the park.
Big Creek Provincial Park - http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/big_crk
The park's landscapes vary from dramatic mountains and alpine lakes in the south, to gentler volcanic hills and lava formations, to the flat, forested Chilcotin Plateau in the north. The spectacular scenery in the south makes it a popular destination for horseback riding, backpacking, hunting, wildlife viewing, and mountaineering. Because of the park's remoteness, visitors must be experienced in backcountry travel and completely self-sufficient. This park teems with wildlife; you might see mountain goats, California bighorn sheep, moose or predators such as wolves, black and grizzly bears. Please do not stress them by approaching closely.
Base Camp
- 20 x 16 log cook house
- 20 x 16 log guest bunk house
- 12 x 16 log guides cabin
- 6 x 6 log generator house
2nd Camp
- 12 x 28 log cabin
- fenced pasture
3rd Camp
- rustic log cabin
Camp equipment only.
- 51.590723°, -122.967224°
