Owen Flats "A" & "B" (Houston)

Site Description:This site is comprised of two areas. Owen Flats 'A' is an open, roadside site with a gravel boat launch, picnic table and fire ring. Owen Flats 'B' is found alongside the Morice River off the Old Chisholm Road. Morice River is headwaters of the Bulkley River and "steelhead paradise", boasting good runs of salmon and steelhead amongst other species. This site is popular with anglers and hunters during fall but can also be a pleasant spot near the river during spring/summer. There is good river access and the site can be a popular put in/take out for those experienced in rafting/paddling/drifting the river. There is 9 campsites in the forested area. The access road can be prohibitive for RV's/trailers with a narrow, rough access road and tight turn around. The road is often busy with logging traffic, a VHF radio with Resource Road channels is recommended for travel here. Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf. Also, be sure to check the DFO non-tidal salmon limits, openings and closures: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html

Driving Directions:Near Houston, from Hwy 16 turn onto Morice River FSR and proceed 29 km, at the junction of the Morice River and Morice Owen FSR turn right to stay on Morice River FSR. There are 2 sites, A is a boat launch/day use site located on roadside about 1km up from junction, site B is a campsite along the Morice River and access road is about 3km from junction, access road is marked with a 3 blade sign.