Old Fort

Set on the shores of Babine Lake near Granisle, this four unit campground boasts a small gravel boat launch, picnic tables, fire rings and 1 outhouse. Babine Lake boasts a variety of fish species, including sockeye salmon fishing if there is an opening. The semi-open, forested site is ideal for boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking at this historical site with a gravel beach. This site is user maintained so please pack out what you pack in!

Please avoid driving on the shoreline as this is sensitive fish habitat. In Canada, fish habitat is protected under the Federal Fisheries Act. Any alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat is a violation of the Fisheries Act. Violations can be reported to Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336 or to the provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277

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. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. First come, first served.

Getting there: Near Granisle, off Hwy 16 take Hwy 118 through Granisle and up Topley Landing Road for about 30km, site access road is located on the right hand side and marked with a 3 blade sign.