• There are no park alerts at this time.

Special Notes:

• Banana Island is not suitable for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for trauma to nesting waterfowl. This is a very sensitive area, used from spring through late summer by nesting birds.

Management Planning:

• Approved Management Direction Statement

• Location Map

Banana Island is located on the South Thompson River, approximately 35 km east of Kamloops. The closest communities, towns and cities are Pritchard, Kamloops and Chase.

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

• History - The park was created on April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan.
• Cultural Heritage - Cultural significance is associated with the historical use of the river, evidenced by the many kekuli pits (semi-underground pit-houses) on the island. Historical use by the Neskonlith Indian band.
• Conservation - The island is long, narrow and vegetated with ponderosa pine and grassy undercover. It is a significant waterfowl nesting site, especially for Canada geese and also for Osprey and Bald Eagle, and wintering habitat for Tundra and Trumpeter Swan. The downstream end of the island is also near to spring salmon spawning grounds.
• Wildlife - Nesting waterfowl are found here from April to July, with nesting raptors from spring until August.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	There is a pit toilet in the park.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	Canoes or kayaks provide access to the island.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Good spinning and fly for trout. Also White fish and Bull Trout when in season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Banana Island is not suitable for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for trauma to nesting waterfowl. This is a very sensitive area, used from spring through late summer by nesting birds. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	There is viewing of Canada Geese, Osprey and Bald Eagle, and wintering habitat for Tundra and Trumpeter Swan.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This park is open to hunting. Please refer to the Hunting and Trapping regulations for further information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.