Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park

About this park

<p>Sir Richard Squires Memorial Park is located in western Newfoundland approximately 36 km northeast of Deer Lake along Route 422. The park is situated on the scenic Humber River and is a popular place for salmon angling. This park is locally known as Big Falls and is a great spot to view Atlantic Salmon as they jump the falls heading upstream. Sir Richard Squires Memorial Park was established in 1954 as the first provincial park in Newfoundland and Labrador. The park opened to the public in July 1959.</p> <p>Route 422, 36 km northeast of Deer Lake.</p> <p>The Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park campsites are only open seasonally.</p> <p><b>Facilities & Services</b> <ul> <li>All 148 campsites have a picnic table, fireplace and garbage can</li> <li>Comfort Station (hot/cold running water, showers, wash basins, flush toilets and laundry facilities)</li> <li>Cold Water Taps available throughout the park</li> <li>Hiking Trails</li> <li>Atlantic Salmon angling in season</li> <li>Playground</li> <li>Firewood Available (for sale)</li> <li>Dumping Station</li> </ul> </p>