Eskers Provincial Park
PARK AMENITIES & ACCESSIBILITY
Access Route
Camping
Goods & Services
Washrooms
Viewing Areas
Trails
Water Access
About This Park
Eskers Provincial Park is a day-use park located 40 km northwest of Prince George. Encompassing 3,979 hectares of gently rolling terrain and many small lakes, the park conserves a portion of the 40 km long Stuart River Eskers Complex. These unique land forms, for which the park is named, are long sinuous gravel ridges. They were created when sand and gravel were deposited in the meltwater channels of ancient glaciers that once blanketed this northern region.
Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking, canoeing, fishing, nature study and wildlife viewing. In the winter the summer hiking trails are turned into an excellent network for snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing enthusiasts. A 3 km beginners loop is located just off the Pine Marsh parking area. For an additional challenge and exercise, skiers can enjoy the 6 km trail to Kathie Lake.
All facilities at Circle Lake are built to special needs standards and are suitable for wheelchairs and the elderly. Access via the service road is available to those groups requiring vehicle access to the lake. Please contact BC Parks for admittance. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located at both Circle Lake and Pine Marsh.
Eskers Provincial Park
Park Facilities & Accessibility Features
Access Route
From the parking lot to the washroom/viewpoint. This access route is typically hard packed surface with some exposed roots. The running slope is mostly a gentle 1 to 2 degree running slope. However there are sections of approximately 9 metres that have a running slope of 3 to 5 degrees which is steep. If visiting the Circle Lake (accessible) you can access the site via trail or by vehicle. If using a vehicle arrangements must be made ahead of time to open the gate. If using a mobility device there are sections of the access route that exceed 5 degrees and can be steep in spots. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Camping
This is a day use area only. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Goods & Services
There is no interpretive centre at this location. There is an informational display on site which details a park map and information about wildlife in the area. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Washrooms
There is an accessible pit toilet located at the trail head. There is also an accessible pit toilet available at the Circle Lake picnic site. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Viewing Areas
This is a scenic park with many beautiful views along the trails. The viewing dock at Circle Lake is accessible and offers a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding forest. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Trails
Trail to Camp Lake: There is an accessible trail to Circle Lake. If you make arrangements with Park staff you can access Camp Lake by vehicle. There is an accessible picnic site and an accessible dock at the Circle Lake location. Download Full Accessibility Audit
Water Access
An accessible viewing dock is located at Circle Lake. Download Full Accessibility Audit