Toad River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a

provincial park Ischigualasto Provincial Park A provincial park (or territorial park) is a park administered by one of the provinces of a country, as opposed to a national park. They are similar to state parks in other countries. They are typically open to the ...

in the north of

British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...

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. The hot springs are located on the lefthand bank of the

Toad River The Toad River is a river in the Canadian boreal forest, within the borders of the province of British Columbia. The Toad River was named for the numerous large toads seen along its banks by fur traders of the early 19th century. John McLeod of ...

, outside of the Racing River outflow. The area is rugged and remote, accessible only via hiking, riverboat, horseback, or helicopter. There is no actual bathing pool; visitors are advised to not attempt bathing, as heavy mud is a strong presence in the area. Entrance to this area is very difficult, with the crossing of private property being a likely factor, unless accessed by boat or air. Land access is most easily accomplished by horse or by hiking from the Stone Mountain Safaris parking lot. It is recommended that the lodge owners are contacted and made aware of any human presence in the area beforehand. They are very friendly and will always give advice as to how to traverse the area’s wilderness. The park is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas
, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area

References

{{British Columbia parks Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Provincial parks of British Columbia Peace River Country Hot springs of British Columbia Protected areas established in 1999 1999 establishments in British Columbia