Denetiah Park is a remote BC Parks wilderness park west of the Rocky Mountain Trench, about 160 kilometres upstream of Fort Ware along the Kechika River. BC Parks says there are no designated roads entering the area.
Access is by boat, air, foot, or horse along the Davie Trail from Lower Post.
Denetiah Park is for experienced wilderness visitors seeking remote lakes, the Kechika River, alpine scenery, backcountry horseback riding, fishing, camping, and hunting. BC Parks describes Dall and Denetiah Lakes as fine-textured beach settings for canoeing, fishing, and camping.
The Davie Trail, running north from Fort Ware to Lower Post, crosses the park as a wilderness route beside the Kechika River. It is recommended only for experienced backcountry hikers or horseback riders because the area is remote and includes hazards such as river crossings.
The park falls within traditional territory of the Kaska Dena and Tahltan First Nations and has high potential for cultural and heritage resources. Its modern history includes trapping, prospecting, gold mining, the Klondike-era Davie Trail, cattle drives, fur transport on the Kechika River, and the Bedaux expedition.
Plan around remote camping, Dall and Denetiah lake paddling, Kechika River canoeing or kayaking, Davie Trail hiking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, alpine scenery, and seasonal hunting.
Bring drinking water because potable water is not available, and prepare for changeable weather. Most visitors are on guided hunting or fishing trips. Fish populations grow slowly in the low-productivity lakes, so review current fishing regulations and be prudent.
