How to find us:

Do Not dRIVE DOWN THORNTON RD!

DRIVE ONTO PORT ALBION RD FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 KM AND TURN RIGHT AT THE MARKED ENTRANCE TO THE HATCHERY

WE open TO THE PUBLIC September 18, 2026

10:00 am - 3:00 pm daily

Free by Donation

No Motorhomes or vehicles over 24.5 feet long absolutely no walking in!

Rules are strictly enforced:

Please move directly from your vehicle into the fenced area – no loitering or photography in the parking area

Absolutely NO food, drinks, or animals!

The hatchery is on leased private land – NO TRESPASSING AFTER HOURS

(we have 24-hour video surveillance throughout the property)

These rules safeguard you, the bears, and the Thornton Creek Hatchery Society!