Nazko Lake Provincial Park

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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Quesnel
Coordinates 52°27′44″N123°31′59″W / 52.46222°N 123.53306°W / 52.46222; -123.53306
Area78.54 km2 (30.32 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing body BC Parks

Nazko Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located at Nazko Lake on the Nazko River.

Coordinates: 52°25′52″N123°33′18″W / 52.431°N 123.555°W / 52.431; -123.555


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