Disclaimer

Road conditions may change quickly, and the information on this site might not be accurate or timely.  Please drive with caution and consult other sources of road and weather information when planning your trip.  Western Forest Products will have no liability whatsoever regarding the content on this site or any damage that might be caused by relying upon that content.

Information Bulletin

July 17, 2019 - One Way Loop Still In Effect
Although there currently is no log hauling planned on the Stillwater and Goat Mainlines, the one-way loop between the Goat and the Stillwater systems remains in effect. There has recently been incidents with vehicles traveling at excessive speed and going the wrong way on one-way roads.  All vehicles, including ATVs and Motor Bikes, must drive to the condition of the roads and within the posted speed limits. See the map posted for the one-way loop. Click here to see the map.
May 13, 2019 - Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development

Campers to benefit from upgraded sites
A new $15 fee is being applied to two recreation sites in the Powell River area
that are being upgraded to fee-for-service sites to provide better camping services.
The change means that the sites at Dodd Lake and Nanton Lake will be maintained more
frequently and visited regularly by a site host.

The fees will apply to users occupying a campsite for any portion of a day or overnight. A 50%
discount will be available to British Columbia seniors and people with disabilities. Free day use
is still allowed for shared public areas at the recreation sites (non-campsites).

The change is being made to meet the demand for more certainty around campsite availability
and to provide a higher level of service as requested by many users of the recreation sites.
Recognizing the demand for free camping opportunities, free sites will continue to be
maintained at Lois Lake, Khartoum Lake and Dinner Rock.

Information on recreation sites, including facility amenities, number of campsites, type of
access, fees, fire bans and restrictions, site descriptions, site operators and driving directions,
along with additional information to help with trip planning, is available online

Contact:
Media Relations
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural
Resource Operations and Rural Development
250 356-7506

Powell Forest Canoe Route - Bridge Closure/Detour

The Footbridge crossing the Horseshoe River on the Ireland – Dodd portage located just outside the Dodd Lake campsite is CLOSED.  Please follow Detour signs for access to the Dodd Lake campsite if using the Island-Dodd portage or use the Little Horseshoe – Beaver Lake portion of the canoe route as an alternative.

ROAD UPDATE

May 30, 2019 Update

Current Road Conditions: The main haul and spur roads are dry with dusty conditions. Drive with caution and stay back from other vehicles to ensure that you are visible to others. 
 
Log Hauling: The Operational Information Map (see link below) indicates active haul routes which are maintained for harvesting and road building operations.
 
The lower Stillwater area is accessed directly off of Highway 101. The Lois One Way Loop Map illustrates the one way haul roads and how to safely access the Tree Farm Licence.
 
Road Closures: Seasonal road closures exist where WFP is currently not active.
 
Fire Wood Cutting: Fire wood cutting permits are no longer available as we are now in the fire season. Fire wood permits will become available later this fall. 
 
Current Operational Information Map: Use the following link to access the most up to date geo-referenced map of the Tree Farm Licence Operating Area.
https://www.westernforest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OIM_Hi_Res_May19.pdf
 
Western Forest Products cares about your safety and we want you to be prepared if you drive on the logging roads we manage. Before starting your trip on the Sunshine Coast in the Powell River area, it's important to plan ahead. Here are a few things you can do:

Do you have any good tips to add to this list? Let us know:

Before You Drive

  1. Check Environment Canada for weather alerts, and be familiar with the local forecast.
  2. Check current road conditions on Twitter using @WFPRoadInfo and the #PowellRiver hashtag or the feed on this website. Cellphone service is very limited and unreliable on this road. Issues like flooding and heavy industrial activity could end or significantly slow down your trip. 
  3. Ensure your vehicle is in good working order, has a full tank of fuel and is equipped with an inflated spare tire and the tools needed to change that tire.
  4. Carry water, snacks, warm clothing, blankets and road safety gear to keep you healthy during an unexpected breakdown, flooding, blown over trees or industrial activity causing delays.

While You Drive

  1. Always drive with your headlights on. Even in the daytime.
  2. Follow the speed limit and go slower if you need to. Traveling at a high speeds on industrial roads puts everyone at risk and won't make a big difference to your overall travel time.
  3. Expect to see heavy equipment and logging trucks.
  4. Expect to see wildlife.
  5. Bridges are single lane so please take your time and yield to logging trucks.
  6. If the road is dusty and you have limited visibility please wait for the dust to settle before continuing.