NWT Parks · Northwest Territories
Blackstone Territorial Park
NWT Parks · Northwest Territories, Canada
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 18 no hookups
- Season
- May 29 to September 28
- Cost
- Non-powered $30 CAD per night, GST included, plus a $6 reservation fee
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 696 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Fort Liard
- Phone
- 867-695-7515
About
Situated along the fast-flowing Liard River, Blackstone Territorial Park is a popular destination for anglers, canoers, and power boaters. A trip along the Liard Trail to this park promises spectacular scenery rich in historical significance, alive with abundant wildlife, and framed by stunning mountain views, The on-site Visitor Information Centre has very knowledgeable staff who are ready to help you make the most of your time in the area.
18 campsites, none powered.
Blackstone Territorial Park is located 119km from the community of Fort Liard along NWT Highway 7, 150.3km from the NWT/BC border.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -9° | -37° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 2° | -11° | -40° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 18° | 1° | -27° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 20° | 3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 39° | 24° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 50° | 39° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 55° | 45° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 53° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 44° | 25° | 74° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 36° | 27° | 13° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 13° | 0° | -20° | 37° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 0° | -11° | -43° | 34° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Fort Simpson Territorial Park · NWT Parks · 73 mi · 32 sites
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