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Wolf River (British Columbia)

Coordinates: 49°46′21″N 125°37′37″W / 49.77250°N 125.62694°W / 49.77250; -125.62694
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Wolf River
Wolf River (British Columbia) is located in British Columbia
Wolf River (British Columbia)
Location of the mouth of the Wolf River in British Columbia
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Land DistrictNootka Land District
Regional DistrictStrathcona Regional District
Physical characteristics
SourceSchjelderup Lake
 • coordinates49°38′08″N 125°43′22″W / 49.63556°N 125.72278°W / 49.63556; -125.72278
 • elevation1,263 m (4,144 ft)
MouthButtle Lake
 • coordinates
49°46′21″N 125°37′37″W / 49.77250°N 125.62694°W / 49.77250; -125.62694
 • elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
River systemPacific Ocean drainage basin

The Wolf River is a river on Vancouver Island in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is in the Pacific Ocean drainage basin, and lies entirely within Strathcona Provincial Park.[2]

Course

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The river begins at Schjelderup Lake and heads north, then turns northeast below Mount Con Reid to reach its mouth on the west side of Buttle Lake, the source of the Campbell River.

Recreation

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There are two campgrounds on either side of the river mouth at Buttle Lake: Titus Marine Campground on the north side and Wolf River Marine Campground on the south side.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wolf River". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
  2. ^ a b "Strathcona Provincial Park" (PDF). BC Parks. Retrieved 2013-10-29.