Sweetin River

Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (Sweetin Recreation Site (Xswiitin) will be closed on Sunday, September 25th for a cultural event. Thank you for your understanding).

A beautiful riverside site in semi-open mature forest on the Kispiox River at the Sweetin River/Kispiox River confluence. The Kispiox River is one of the most productive salmon and steelhead rivers in the area and the Kispiox Valley has abundant wildlife, consequently this site can be popular with hunters and anglers, especially in the fall. This site can be a good put in location for those experienced in river travel and wanting to raft/paddle/drift the river downstream. There is a beautiful First Nations carved archway and totems at the entrance to the site as well as a gated/private cabin along the access road to the site, the campsites beyond are open for public use. There are 3 campsites, 1 outhouse and a nice gravel beach area to enjoy the rivers!

Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf

Also, be sure to check the DFO non-tidal salmon limits, openings and closures: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html

Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.

Getting there: Located at 74km on Kispiox Valley Trail, north of Hazelton and Kispiox Village. Head north on Kispiox Valley Rd for 13km then turn right onto Kispiox Trail, continue past Upper Kispiox Recreation Site and Elizabeth Lake Recreation Site. At 74km the site is on the left hand side and marked with a First Nations carved totem archway and 3 blade sign.