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liard river hot springs
BC Parks British Columbia · reservable
what to expect
Relaxation seeps into your body as you ease into the second largest hot spring in Canada. Liard River Hot Springs provides relief to travelers after a long day on the road. The hot springs are of national ecological significance and are well known for their natural setting in a lush boreal spruce forest. The park is such a popular stop over for tourists that the campground fills up early each day during the summer months, though Liard River Hot Springs are open year round. There is a hot spring with water temperatures ranging from 42 - 52 degrees C. A boardwalk, which leads to the pool, passes through a warm water swamp and boreal forest which supports rich and diverse plants and animals. Watch for moose feeding in the warm water swamps. Due to the lush plant life influenced by the warmth …
the basics
waterflush toiletsaccessible
drive from edmonton
13.4h · 1008 km
drive from vancouver
15.2h · 1143 km
drive from calgary
16h · 1198 km
what to know
updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
this list adapts to liard river hot springs. no showers means a travel towel;
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common questions about liard river hot springs
- does liard river hot springs have electric hookups?
- No. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is liard river hot springs from edmonton?
- Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park is 1008 km from Edmonton — approximately a 13.4-hour drive on highway routes.
- do you need reservations at liard river hot springs?
- Yes. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
within ~100 km of liard river hot springs.
want to camp at liard river hot springs?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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