Ningunsaw Park lies directly west of Highway 37, 120 kilometres north of Meziadin Junction and 215 kilometres south of Dease Lake. BC Parks says it protects low-elevation forested slopes, riparian areas, and lake-headed rivers.
Together with adjacent Ningunsaw River Ecological Reserve, the park protects a complete elevational sequence from the Ningunsaw River valley to alpine.
Ningunsaw Park is a remote Highway 37 stop for backcountry recreation, habitat study, fishing, hunting, and skiing. Travellers may see grizzly bears from the highway because high-value grizzly habitat occurs in the park, especially on avalanche chutes.
The park lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation. The historic Telegraph Trail passes through the park and was used from 1899 to the mid-1940s. BC Parks says the wide range of ecosystems provides habitat for many mammals and birds, while the complete protected sequence offers an ideal setting for education and research.
Its highway-side position makes the protected valley easier to identify, but the experience remains remote and self-directed.
Fish with the proper licence, hunt during open seasons in the park, backcountry ski where conditions allow, study river-to-alpine ecosystem transitions, watch wildlife from a distance, and learn about Telegraph Trail history.
Hunting is not permitted in the adjacent ecological reserve, even though it is permitted in the park under regulations. Bring navigation, weather gear, food, and emergency supplies for remote Highway 37 travel, watch for bears, and avoid disturbing riparian areas, avalanche chutes, or cultural features.
