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Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park

Coordinates: 57°39′5″N 124°1′40″W / 57.65139°N 124.02778°W / 57.65139; -124.02778
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Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
Map
Interactive map of Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityFort St. John
Coordinates57°39′10″N 124°01′34″W / 57.65278°N 124.02611°W / 57.65278; -124.02611
Area1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 28, 1999 (1999-06-28)
Governing bodyBC Parks

Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Established high in the Muskwa Ranges, on the course of the Prophet River, it is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.[1]

Accesiblity

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The wilderness park covers 457 acres (185 hectares). The hot mineral springs have formed a tufa mound. The park can only be reached by hiking or horseback; there is no road access available.[2] A hiking and horseback riding trail connects Prophet River Park to the nearby Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.[3]

Facilites

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Backcountry camping is allowed, but the campsites offered are used on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no facilities available in the park area.[4]

History

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The park is located within a tract of land that is traditionally used by Treaty 8 First Nations people. Within the park boundaries an archaeological site exists.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
  2. ^ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park". British Columbia. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park - British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations". 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  4. ^ Young, Carl (2025-12-19). "Prophet River Hot Springs". Hot Springs Of British Columbia. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  5. ^ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park" (PDF). British Columbia government. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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57°39′5″N 124°1′40″W / 57.65139°N 124.02778°W / 57.65139; -124.02778