Muncho Lake Provincial Park
Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
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Muncho Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the Alaska Highway as it transits the northernmost Canadian Rockies west of Fort Nelson. The park is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.[2] It is named after Muncho Lake, which is in the park and is both the name of the lake and of the community located there.
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  Location of Muncho Lake in British Columbia | |
 Interactive map of Muncho Lake Provincial Park | |
| Location | Northern Rockies RM, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Fort Nelson |
| Coordinates | 58°57′29″N 125°44′37″W |
| Area | 88,420 ha (341.4 sq mi) |
| Established | May 31, 1957 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | bcparks |
Geology
Folded mountains and other geological formations are visible above the road in the southern part of the park.[3] The lake itself is perpetually blue due to copper oxides that are leached from the bedrock.[4]
Fauna
Facilities
There are two campgrounds that are available to rent at Muncho Lake Park from the beginning of May to mid-September.[3] They are Strawberry Flats Campground, located at the southern end of the lake, and MacDonald Campground, located at the midpoint of the lake's length. Both campgrounds have about 15 vehicle/tent sites each.[6]
On the west side of Muncho Lake, there are wilderness campgrounds that can be accessed by boat.[4] Boat launches can be found at the Strawberry Flats and MacDonald Campgrounds. There are daily lake tours led by Muncho Lake Tours.[6]
