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Wells Gray Provincial Park - Murtle Lake

wells gray - murtle lake

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Murtle Lake – There are 69 sites. No internal combustion engines or electric motors on this lake.

For your safety, please fill out a registration form, with your name and the colour of your canoe or kayak, upon arriving at the park. Please add a copy of your camping permit to the envelope. You also need to carry a copy of the permit on your body, while you are in the park (print 2 copies and bring them with you).

the basics

drive from vancouver
5.3h · 399 km
drive from calgary
5.7h · 430 km
drive from edmonton
6.1h · 458 km

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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 wells gray - murtle lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about wells gray - murtle lake

how far is wells gray - murtle lake from vancouver?
Wells Gray Provincial Park - Murtle Lake is 399 km from Vancouver — approximately a 5.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at wells gray - murtle lake?
Yes. Wells Gray Provincial Park - Murtle Lake is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at wells gray - murtle lake?
Peak season at Wells Gray Provincial Park - Murtle Lake aligns with swimmable months — Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of wells gray - murtle lake.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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