Toad River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a

provincial park Ischigualasto Provincial Park A provincial park (or territorial park) is a park administered by one of the provinces of a country, as opposed to a national park. They are similar to state parks in other countries. They are typically open to t ...

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. The hotsprings is located on the lefthand bank of the

Toad River The Toad River is a river in the Canadian boreal forest, within the borders of the province of British Columbia. The Toad River was named for the numerous large toads seen along its banks by fur traders of the early 19th century. John McLeod of ...

, outside of the Racing River outflow. Access is via hiking, river boat, horseback, or helicopter. There is no actual bathing pool, so visitors are not recommended to attempt bathing as heavy mud is a strong presence in the area. Access to this area is very difficult and crossing private property may be involved unless access is by boat or air. Land access is most easily accomplished by horse or hiking from the Stone Mountain Safaris parking lot, It is advisable that the lodge owners are contacted beforehand. They are very friendly and will always give advice as to how to get to the hot springs. The park is part of the larger

Muskwa-Kechika Management Area The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-K or M-KMA) is a provincially run tract of land in the far north of British Columbia. It has an advisory board that advises the government on land-use decisions. Established by provincial government legislati ...

.Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas
, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area

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{{British Columbia parks Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Provincial parks of British Columbia Peace River Country Hot springs of British Columbia Protected areas established in 1999 1999 establishments in British Columbia