The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park embraces six large drainages flowing east to the Columbia River system and three flowing west to Kootenay Lake. All of these emanate from the rugged and glaciated backbone of the spectacular Purcell Mountain Range of southeastern British Columbia. This challenging, undeveloped mountain landscape encompasses five biogeoclimatic zones and the only intact ecosystem in southeastern B.C.
Visitors to the Purcell mountains should be experienced, self-sufficient wilderness travellers capable of interpreting topographical maps and route-finding. The wilderness recreation opportunities include hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, horseback riding (on the east side of the park only) and wildlife viewing.
A special feature also in the park is the Dewar Creek Hot Springs.