Big Creek Park is a remote BC Parks site in the Cariboo region. BC Parks says it is only 100 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake as the crow flies, but there is no road access to the park boundary.
Its landscapes range from dramatic mountains and alpine lakes to volcanic hills, lava formations, and flat forested Chilcotin Plateau.
Big Creek Park is for experienced, self-sufficient backcountry travellers. BC Parks says the southern scenery makes it popular for horseback riding, backpacking, hunting, wildlife viewing, and mountaineering, while remoteness means visitors must be experienced in backcountry travel.
Access is demanding. Two routes use logging roads, so visitors should watch for industrial traffic and use headlights. BC Parks recommends four-wheel drive, a shovel, and tire chains because roads become slippery when wet. Hiking and horse trails can access the park via Relay Creek and Tyaughton Creek, and a rough northern trail parallels Big Creek.
Activities include hiking on a large network of unmaintained trails, fishing for rainbow trout in Lorna Lake or Big Creek, cycling on steep, muddy or rocky trails, horseback riding, hunting in season, mountaineering, skiing, and wildlife viewing.
Plan around backpacking, horseback routes, unmaintained trail hiking, Relay Creek and Tyaughton Creek access, Lorna Lake fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, mountain photography, cycling where practical, and remote route planning.
The park is not regularly patrolled, and some locations are days from help. Bring water treatment, first aid, maps, food storage, and full backcountry gear. Confirm access roads, weather, regulations, and BC Parks updates.
