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Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
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Wells Gray Provincial Park is a park in the North Thompson and Robson Valley region of British Columbia. It is in the Cariboo Mountains and is primarily known for its remarkable waterfalls.
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Two large campgrounds are located here. Osprey Falls is a low waterfall that the lake empties over to become the Clearwater River. Boat tours, boat rentals and a public boat launching are available here and allow access deeper into Wells Gray Park via Clearwater Lake and Azure Lake.
The only lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park that is not glacier fed and so can warm up enough for swimming. The lake has a sandy beach, boat launching ramp, and campground.
A 141 m waterfall on the Murtle River, Helmcken Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in Canada, measured by total straight drop without a break. Helmcken Falls is one of the reasons for the original creation of Wells Gray Provincial Park.
A 25 m waterfall on the Canim River between Canim and Mahood Lakes along Mahood Lake Road.
A 20 m waterfall on the Murtle River 5 km upstream from Helmcken Falls.
A 20 m waterfall on the Canim River between Canim and Mahood Lakes along Mahood Lake Road.
A 35 m waterfall on Grouse Creek, Moul Falls is one of the park's most popular short hiking trails. It is the only waterfall in the park that one can stand behind and is the third highest waterfall in the park.
A 60 m tall waterfall on Spahats Creek where it drops into the Granite Canyon of the Clearwater River.
A quiet destination campground for families and for fishing on the western end of Mahood Lake.
There are five roads that provide access to Wells Gray Park, the roads do not connect within the park.
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