Tourism & Parks

Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park

Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park - Reception Centre
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Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park is located on the Waterfalls Route, your pathway to many of our dramatic & spectacular waterfalls. It also forms part of the Deh Cho Travel Connection, the tour route that takes in many of the unique communities and sights of two provinces and the Northwest Territories.

Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park is known for its location near two dramatic waterfalls, Sambaa Deh Falls and Coral Falls. The traditional Slavey name for the falls is Sambaa Deh, meaning Trout River.

Sambaa Deh was a traditional travel route for fur harvesters (trappers) from around the Trout Lake and River areas. They brought their furs to sell and trade at the Fort of the Forks, now known as Fort Simpson. Traditional Portage routes around the two sets of falls were critical for this movement and existing and reestablished hiking trails follow some of these old portage routes.

The park campsite is well laid out with all the features for a comfortable stay; and trails that will take you to views of both falls from a variety of vantage points.

Sambaa Deh Falls
Sambaa Deh Falls during the spring flood

The Trout River flows in a canyon with steep, narrow sides below Sambaa Deh Falls. If you stand on the side, feel the rock vibrating under your feet from the force ofthe water roaring below. Please take care, because the rocks may be slippery when wet, and there are no fences.

The fishing in the river for Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, Pickerel and Lake Trout is good. We recommend downstream, for fishing.

Sambaa Deh Falls can be seen right from the highway bridge that spans the river, on the downstream (north) side of the road. Coral Falls is reached by a short hike upstream.
Attractions & Points of Interest:

Limited information services are available at the Sambaa Deh Park Office. The closest full service Visitor Information Centre is located in Fort Simpson, approximately 150 km to the west.

The next nearest NWT parks with camping facilities are Lady Evelyn Falls and Fort Providence Territorial Parks, located approximately 160 km to the east.

Park Facilities:

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All 20 Campsites are unserviced, 12 of which are pull-thrus. Overnight rate is $22.50. Day Use/Picnic Facilities
Drinking Water Fire pit Firewood for saleFishing available
Pets welcome on leash Showers Staffed Information - Visitor Centre Toilets/Outhouses Trails to Sambaa Deh Falls and Coral Falls Wheelchair Access

On-line booking is available for this park at www.campingnwt.ca
Nearest Services:

Golf Course - nearest is in Fort Simpson. Nearest Gasoline Service is in Jean Marie River Nearest Grocery Service is in Fort Simpson
Nearest Communities:

Fort Simpson is 150 km to the west.

Jean Marie River is 75 km off of the main Highway.
Operational Season:

Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, from May 15th to September 15th. Roads & 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. Take especial care around the river, where the sides of the canyon can be icy & slippery in winter & spring. 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
Box 240
Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0
Canada
Phone: (867) 695 7515
Fax : (867) 695 7501
E-mail: Dehcho Parks