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{{short description|Provincial park and thermal springs in British Columbia, Canada}}
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'''Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Established high in the [[Muskwa Ranges]], on the course of the [[Prophet River]], it is part of the larger [[Muskwa-Kechika Management Area]].<ref>[http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/protected.asp Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas], Muskwa-Kechika Management Area</ref>
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| location = [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| nearest_city = [[Fort St. John, British Columbia|Fort St. John]]
| coordinates = {{coord|57|39|10|N|124|01|34|W|region:CA|display=inline}}
| area_km2 = 1.84
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'''Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Established high in the [[Muskwa Ranges]], on the course of the [[Prophet River]], it is part of the larger [[Muskwa-Kechika Management Area]].<ref>[http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/protected.asp Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011143250/http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/protected.asp |date=2008-10-11 }}, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area</ref>

The wilderness park covers 457 acres (185 hectares). The hot mineral springs have formed a [[tufa]] mound. The park can only be reached by hiking or horseback; there is no road access available.<ref name="BC">{{cite web |title=Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park |url=https://britishcolumbia.com/things-to-do-and-see/parks-and-trails/northern-bc-and-haida-gwaii/prophet-river-hotsprings-provincial-park/ |website=British Columbia |access-date=12 October 2023}}</ref>

The park is located within a tract of land that is traditionally used by [[Treaty 8 Tribal Association|Treaty 8]] First Nations people. Within the park boundaries an archaeological site exists.<ref name="BCG">{{cite web |title=Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park |url=https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/prophet_river_hotsprings_pk_pszp_20060713_fb9e9980be.pdf |website=British Columbia government |access-date=12 October 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{BCGNIS|54694|Prophet River Hot Springs Park}}


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[[Category:Provincial Parks of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Provincial parks of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Hot springs of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Hot springs of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Peace River Country]]
[[Category:Peace River Country]]
[[Category:1999 establishments in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1999]]

Latest revision as of 09:38, 16 February 2024

Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityFort St. John
Coordinates57°39′10″N 124°01′34″W / 57.65278°N 124.02611°W / 57.65278; -124.02611
Area1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 28, 1999 (1999-06-28)
Governing bodyBC Parks

Prophet River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Established high in the Muskwa Ranges, on the course of the Prophet River, it is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.[1]

The wilderness park covers 457 acres (185 hectares). The hot mineral springs have formed a tufa mound. The park can only be reached by hiking or horseback; there is no road access available.[2]

The park is located within a tract of land that is traditionally used by Treaty 8 First Nations people. Within the park boundaries an archaeological site exists.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
  2. ^ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park". British Columbia. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park" (PDF). British Columbia government. Retrieved 12 October 2023.

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