Tourism & Parks

Little Buffalo River Crossing

Little Buffalo River Crossing
Little Buffalo River Crossing.

Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park is located where NWT Highway #6, the Wood Buffalo Route, crosses the Little Buffalo River. It is approximately 30 km west of the community of Fort Resolution.

Little Buffalo River Crossing provides an excellent place along the highway to drop in a fishing line and reel in some nice pickerel and jack-fish.

With a comfortable 2-3 minute paddle, a person can reach the mouth of the Little Buffalo River and the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Attractions & Points of Interest:

Little Buffalo River Crossing is located on the Wood Buffalo Route.

The nearest visitor information centre is Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Reception Centre, Fort Smith.

The next nearest NWT parks with camping facilities are Hay River 126 Km to the west; and several Parks Canada campsites within Wood Buffalo National Park.

Park Facilities:

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Boat Launch - 3. Campsites, unserviced - 10 (non-powered).  Overnight rate is $12. Day use/Picnic Facilities

Drinking Water Fire pit Firewood Fishing in in Little Buffalo River, Great Slave Lake Pets welcome on leash Toilets/Outhouses

Nearest Services:

Golf Course - nearest is in Hay River. Nearest Gasoline Service is in Hay River. Nearest Grocery Service is in Hay River.

Nearest Communities:

Fort Resolution is 30 km to the northeast.

Hay River is 126 km to the west.

Operational Season:
Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park is open from May 15th to September 15th . Trails within the park may be accessible on foot outside of those dates, but they will not be maintained clear of snow, and so you enter at your own risk. Services such as toilets and garbage removal are not provided outside the open season.
Contact Information:
For more information about the park, please contact:

Parks & Tourism
#156 Miron Drive
Hay River, NT X0E 0R2
Canada
Phone: (867) 875 5570
Fax : (867) 875 5551
E-mail: South Slave Parks

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