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Lakeside camping and adventure

Gwich'in Territorial Park – Gwich'in Park Campground

General Information

The Gwich'in Campground is one of two campgrounds inside Gwich'in Territorial Park. Situated on the shore of Campbell Lake, it's the perfect spot for swimming, fishing, or hiking in search of unique rocks and fossils.

Park Size

8800 ha (Gwich’in Territorial Park)

Operating Date

June 1 – September 4

Address

Gwich’in Territorial Park Campground in Gwich’in Territorial Park (NWT Hwy 8, km 240) is 36 km from Inuvik. Travelling north from the NWT/Yukon border along NWT Hwy 8 includes two seasonal ferry crossings.

Phone

867-678-8023, ext. 63657 (Beaufort Delta Regional Parks Office)

Email

parks@gov.nt.ca

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Amenities

Boat Launch
Campsites
Drinking Water
Group Camping
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic / Day Use Area
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Washrooms

Nearest community

Town of Inuvik. The third largest community in the Northwest Territories and the biggest north of the Arctic Circle, Inuvik is full of heritage and culture.

Park Highlights

The campground is situated on the shores of Campbell Lake, with campsites offering beautiful views of the lake.

Camping

  • 25 non-powered campsites
  • 11 tent sites
  • Group camping area
  • The campground has no internet access and campsites are available by self-registration only (on a first-come, first-served basis). Online reservations are not available for this park.

Activities

Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Floating Dock
Fossils
Swimming
Trails
Water Sports

Special Notes

Accessibility
Unfortunately, this park is not accessible currently.

Nearby Attractions 
Take a tour of the Igloo Church, a major landmark in the town of Inuvik. Built by volunteers in 1960 with wood floated down the Mackenzie River, the church's design fuses the old with the new. Its domed shape imitates traditional Inuvialuit snow-houses while the walkway to the cupola was made with repurposed hockey sticks.

The Inuvik Summer and Winter at the Arctic Market features local products in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.

Safety Information
Avoid attracting wild animals to your campsite. Do not feed animals, and keep food, food waste, and anything else with a scent in a vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-proof canister. Keep sites clean and dispose of garbage in designated receptacles. Please inform park staff of wildlife sightings/encounters in the park.

Grizzly bears are occasionally seen in Gwich'in Territorial Park. If you encounter a bear, remember the 3 S's - Stop, Stand still, Stay calm. Get more info on staying safe in grizzly country.

For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.

Weather
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