Muncho Lake Provincial Park

Muncho Lake Provincial Park is a park in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia. With its glacier-fed blue green lakes ringed by mountains, it draws comparisons to its more famous southern neighbours like Jasper National Park and Banff National Park, but without the crowds.

History
European discovery of the area did not occur until the late 1800s, when trappers, traders and explorers passed through the area. It wasn’t until the building of the Alaska Highway, that the face of Muncho Lake changed dramatically. There are still remnants of the construction features, such as wooden culverts and corduroy roads within the park.

It is believed that the Kaska Athapaskan First Nations camped regularly in the Muncho Lake area.

Landscape
In the southern portion of the park, you will see the very impressive geological formations of Folded Mountain towering above the road.

Flora and fauna
Bountiful wildlife can be seen in this park. Moose frequent the many swamps within the park, also cariboo. There is an excellent chance you will see Stone sheep along the highway. Reduce your speed when animals are on or near the highway and pull well of the traveled surface of the road if you are photographing them.

Get in
The park is along the Highway 97 (Alaska Highway), about 200 km west of Fort Nelson (2½ hours drive).

See

 * Wildlife - Moose, caribou, Stone sheep and mountains goats, as well as a variety of birds. Bears (grizzly and black), wolves, lynx and beavers also inhabit the park.
 * There are several viewpoints with pull-outs along the highway. The Muncho Lake Viewpoint, at the northern end of the lake, provides some stunning views of the and mountains. Further north on the highway, the Rock Quarry Wildlife Viewing point is considered a good spot to view animals.

Do

 * There are many hiking trails
 * The lake provides fishing and boating opportunities

Camping
The park maintains two campgrounds that are vehicle accessible and open May through mid-September. Both have 15 sites with pit toilets and garbage facilities but no electrical hookups. Fees are cash only.