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Explore the heart of wilderness

Little Buffalo Falls Territorial Park

General Information

Little Buffalo River Falls Territorial Park is in a private, wilderness setting near the community of Fort Smith. The campground offers six non-powered, pull-through campsites and basic amenities. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfalls or launch your canoe for a day of fishing in the gorge below. There is no internet access at this park and or online reservations, campsites are available by self-registration upon arrival to the park.

Park Size

32.82 ha

Operating Date

May 15 – September 15

Address

Little Buffalo Falls Territorial Park is located 51 km from the Town of Fort Smith. The park access is on NWT Highway 5, 214.6 km from the junction of NWT Highways 2 and 5.

Phone

867-767-9206

Email

parks@nwt.gov.ca

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Amenities

Boat Launch
Campsites
Dump Station
Interpretive Displays
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic / Day Use Area
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Self Registration
Washrooms

Nearest community

Town of Fort Smith. The Visitor Information Centre in Fort Smith offers friendly staff, internet access, and programming throughout the summer.

Park Highlights

This park and campground is very private and located in a densely wooded area. The amenities are rustic.
A canoe route for experienced paddlers begins at the park and can take you to Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park.
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Camping

  • 6 non-powered, pull-through campsites best suited to RV up to 32 feet
  • This park uses self registration and has no operator on-site; contact Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park if needed

Activities

Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Lookout
Trails

Special Notes

Accessibility
Unfortunately, due to the remoteness of this park, it is not accessible.

Attractions
About an hour's drive away is Wood Buffalo National Park, the largest national park in Canada and home to the largest herds of wood bison in the world as well as the world's largest beaver dam.

Safety information
Bison are commonly seen on Highway 5 near Little Buffalo River Falls. Please be alert to your surroundings and try to stay at least 100 metres away from any bison you encounter and avoid startling or agitating them. If you find yourself too close to a bison, do not run. Instead, back away slowly. Find more info on safety in bison country.

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

Weather information
See current weather conditions and forecasts from Environment Canada.