Charlie Cole Creek Ecological Reserve is a BC Parks ecological reserve near the south end of Teslin Lake, 150 kilometres northwest of Dease Lake. BC Parks says it was established to preserve unique cone-shaped cold-water mineral springs used by ungulates as salt licks.
The reserve lies in the Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone and Teslin Basin terrestrial ecosection.
Charlie Cole Creek is a specialized ecological reserve for visitors interested in mineral springs, salt-lick ecology, and northern boreal landscapes. BC Parks explains that ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems and support research and education.
The reserve is open to the public for non-destructive activities such as hiking, nature observation, and photography. Its official focus on cone-shaped cold-water mineral springs gives it a clear, unusual natural feature, while the salt-lick use means wildlife disturbance should be avoided.
The detailed reserve description linked by BC Parks is the best starting point for understanding the springs before any field visit.
Rules are strict. Consumptive activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and foraging are prohibited, and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Research and educational activities require a permit.
Plan around quiet walking, careful mineral spring observation, photography, non-destructive nature study, education-focused visits, and low-impact awareness of salt lick habitat.
Use official maps for general information only, not legal boundaries or navigation. Do not camp, hunt, fish, forage, or use motorized vehicles, and apply for a permit before research or education work.
