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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Off the beaten track, you’ll find tree-bordered Allison
Lake, a great spot for swimmers and those who love to fish.
The park is known for its spectacular stands of aspen that
burst into golden colours in the fall. This is a great overnight
spot when travelling between Merritt and Princeton.
Park
Size: 23
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
28
km north of Princeton, along Hwy # 5A. The
closest community, town or city is Princeton.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
- History - The park was established July 26, 1960.
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come,
first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or
information on the reservation service, click
here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Gibson Pass Resort Inc.
E-mail address: campinginfo@manningpark.com
Phone: (604) 476-9069
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This
park has gravel sites, 1 of which is a double.
There
are no pull through sites or tent pads. The sites
are shaded by mature Douglas fir trees and are
available
on a first-come, first-served basis. A self-registration
vault is present for payment when staff are not
available. There are no services and no fee for
camping during the off-season.
The closest store is in Princeton, 28km south of
the campground, and there is no phone in the
park.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $10.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $5.00
per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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April
1 - September 3
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| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May 9
- September 1 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
24 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note:
The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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The
day-use area is found on the southern shore of Allison
Lake, across Highway 5A from the campground. There are
10 tables spread out on the non-irrigated lawns. Four
pit toilets and one tap are found there. The beach is
fine white sand and varies in size with the fluctuating
lake levels. When water levels are low, motor vehicles
are prohibited from driving on the exposed beach.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Two
cold water taps are located in the campground. Taps
are shut off during the off-season.
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This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
There are three pit toilets in the campground and
four in the day-use area.
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump is available in this park.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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Swimming
opportunities are available at the park but there
are no lifeguards on duty.
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The
relatively small size of Allison Lake allows for safe,
enjoyable paddling, canoeing and kayaking, though there
are no rentals in or near the park.
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There
is no boat launch available.
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Allison
Lake is stocked with 15,000 Blackwater rainbow trout
raised at the Summerland Trout Hatchery. There are no
special restrictions on the lake.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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There
is potential for water skiing on Allison Lake.
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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