Crooked River Provincial Park
PARK AMENITIES & ACCESSIBILITY
Access Route
Camping
Goods & Services
Washrooms
Viewing Areas
Trails
Water Access
About This Park
Crooked River lies within the Fraser Basin, an irregularly shaped basin of gently rolling hills and shallow lakes covering much of North Central B.C. Three beautiful lakes are contained within this 963 hectare park.
The centre of activity of this park, an hour’s drive north of Prince George, is beach-fringed Bear Lake. The fine, sandy beaches are some of the best in the region and are favourites of swimmers and sunbathers. Fishing, hiking, camping and nature study are also popular activities with outdoor enthusiasts.
Visitors like to hike to nearby Square Lake or along the willow-lined Crooked River, the original route of early explorers. A natural feature in the park is Livingston Springs a cold water springs that run year round).
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Crooked River Provincial Park
Park Facilities & Accessibility Features
Access Route
From Parking Lot to Day Use area - This access route is a mix of loose and packed gravel and grass. The surface material and structure of the route is poor and would be difficult for a wheelchair to traverse. The typical running slope of the access route is a moderate 2 to 3 degrees with a very gentle cross slope of 1 degree. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Camping
There are no designated accessible campsites at this location. However the campsite surface is firm and stable with a gentle flat area with a slope that does not exceed 1 degree. The sites are generally accessible but space around the fire ring is limited. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Goods & Services
There are several different play structures through out the park and campground. It is important to note the barriers of a high curb and sand. These play areas are not accessible. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Washrooms
There are 3 washrooms located at this site. All washrooms at this site have problems with their access route. None of the washrooms have designated accessible signage. The washroom at this location is wheelchair accessible. However be aware that all the washrooms have a running slope which exceeds 5 degrees and would be considered steep at the approach. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Viewing Areas
Viewing areas around play structures and portions of the lake require upgrading. This is mostly due to the surface material of mixed packed earth, gravel, pea gravel, sand and grass. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Trails
Square Lake Livingston Springs - This trail surrounds Square Lake and has a variety of gradients from steep, then flat, with mucky areas. The trail is packed earth, sandy in spots and some gravel. Not good for wheelchairs. A person with low/no vision need to use caution due to trip hazards such as roots. This is a picturesque trail with the potential for wildlife encounters along the trail at times. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Water Access
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