Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park
Waterfall Highway (Hwy #1), Northwest Territory, Canada

Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park

The Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park is a day use area and campground park located 325 kilometres (245 miles) west of the Alberta/NWT Boarder on the Waterfall Highway (Hwy #1). The park entrance is located at the junction of Hwy #1 (Waterfall Highway) and Trout River. Trout River was once an old trapping route used by fur traders and First Nation people.

The Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park is an activity, sightseeing and camping destination for travelers when exploring on the Waterfall Highway (Hwy #1) near the communities of Fort Simpson, Checkpoint and Fort Providence, N.W.T., Canada.

The highlight of the Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park are the two waterfalls. First is the Sambaa Falls and further down Trout River is the Coral Falls. Sambaa Deh is Slavey (First Nation language) for Trout River. Coral Falls received its name because of the fossil rock which washes down the river.

Great views of Trout River and Sambaa Falls are enjoyed from the highway bridge prior to the park entrance. To get up close and personal with both falls there are hiking trails which lead to viewpoints overlooking each waterfall.

A short trail on the east side of the highway bridge leads to viewpoints of the Sambaa Deh Falls. And in the campground is a 1.5 - 2 kilometre trail leading to the Coral Falls. Viewpoints are located along the trails, as well as, interpretive signs detailing the geography and history of the area.

Some of the activities enjoyed in the day use area include sightseeing, hiking and, of course, picnicking. The Day Use Area near the parking lot is in the trees near the shores of Trout River. Services in the day use area include a main parking lot, some picnic tables, pit toilets, playground and a park office.

The Campground area includes a small selection of campsites. Campground services include information centre, picnic tables, fire pits, firewood, fresh water taps, playground, sani station and showers. However the park is only open with services during the summer months between May and September.

From the campground some of the activities enjoyed include swimming, hiking, picnicking, sightseeing and fishing. Fishing is for arctic grayling, northern pike, lake trout, and pickerel. Must have a fishing licence to fish in the Northwest Territory.

How to Get to Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park

Travel along the Waterfall Highway (Hwy #1 E) for 325 kilometres (245 miles) from the Alberta/NWT Border. From the Waterfall Highway watch for signs pointing to the entrance leading to the park.

The closest community is Fort Simpson. It is 150 kilometres to the west of the Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park on the Mackenzie/Heritage Highway (Hwy #1 W). From Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park travel west 88 kilometres to Checkpoint, NWT and the junction of the Mackenzie/Heritage Highway (Hwy #1 W) and Liard Hwy (Hwy #7). The liard Highway leads to the BC/NWT Border.