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2004 CPAWS photo contest - Linda Buchanan ' Cascade Recreation Area
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:Adjacent to the northwest portion of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, the Cascade Recreation Area lies within the Hozameen Range of the Cascade Mountains. This pristine backcountry wilderness area has enjoyed very little development over the years. Since there are no developed roads within the Cascade Recreation Area, summer visitors come via foot or horseback while winter enthusiasts enjoy snowmobiling in the northeast corner of the Granite Mountain area.

Summer activities include hiking, horseback riding and nature appreciation. During the summer months one can access the area from either the Cascade Recreation Area parking lot, located 12 km east of the West Gate, or the Whipsaw Creek Road, 32 km east of the east gate. Logging trucks frequently use the Whipsaw Creek Road. USE CAUTION ON THIS ROAD AT ALL TIMES.

Winter enthusiasts enjoy snowmobiling in the northeast corner of the Granite Mountain area. Other than the snowmobile area, winter access is not recommended due to the high avalanche hazard. The Whipsaw Creek Road located 48 km east of the Visitor Centre is the only road into the snowmobile area and is frequently used by logging trucks.

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Park Size: 11,858 hectares

Special Notes:

  • Some dangers exist when different users share the same trails. However, all recreationists who are aware of others and practice "tread lightly" will help reduce conflicts and environmental damage, making everyone’s visit more enjoyable.
  • In recognition of the park and recreation area’s conservation values and to avoid conflict with existing users, heli-hiking, heli-skiing, snow-cat accessed activities, motorized trail biking and other forms of motorized use, except snowmobiles as provided in the Master Plan, will not be permitted.  Snowmobiling is permitted in the Granite Mountain area.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Adjacent to the northwest portion of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, the Cascade Recreation Area lies within the Hozameen Range of the Cascade Mountains. The closest communities, towns and cities are Hope and 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

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Nature & Culture:
  • History
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife


    • Visitor Safety:

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

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

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    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.

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    There are no drive-in campsites at this park.
    wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

    There are 7 wilderness/walk-in camping areas at this park which are usually accessible from late June to mid-October:

    • Snass View Camp has a pit toilet, fire ring, food cache and 10 natural campsites.
    • Warburton Camp has a pit toilet, fire ring, picnic table, food cache, 4 natural campsites, a horse corral and a hitching rail.
    • Tulameen Camp has a small 12 foot by 18 foot log hay barn, horse corral, pit toilet, log cabin for use by BC Parks and the Backcountry Horsemen of BC. Adjacent to the cabin is a wilderness camp with 2 natural campsites.
    • Salt Lick is a wilderness camp with a pit toilet, fire ring, food cache and 8 natural campsites.
    • Marmot City Camp has a pit toilet, fire ring, and 10 natural campsites.
    • Fido Camp is a wilderness camp with no facilities.
    • Hubbard Camp is a wilderness camp with a fire ring, food cache, 8 natural campsites, a horse corral and a hitching rail.

    NOTE: the Grainger Creek camp in E.C. Manning Park is very close to the park boundary.

      Backcountry Camping Fee: $5.00 per person / night, for all persons 13 years of age or older.
    group camping - 15 or more campers

    There are no group campsites available at this park.
    picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

    There are no picnic facilities at this park.
    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair facilities at this park.

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    drinking water

    Bring your own drinking water as no potable water is provided
    toilets

    This park only has pit toilets.
    showers

    There are no shower facilities at this park.

    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    There are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.
    firewood, campfires

    Campfires are permitted at wilderness and horse campsites.
    There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
    interpretive, educational programs

    There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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    walking, hiking trails

    Specific to this area are: Whatcom, Hope Pass and Dewdney trails ranging from 13 k to 36 k in length one way. Trail conditions are available on the E.C. Manning Park web site. For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
    playgrounds

    There is no playground at this park.

    swimming

    There are no swimming opportunities at this park. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.

    canoeing, kayaking

    There are no canoeing/kayaking opportunities at this park
    power boats, boat launch

    No boat launch is available at this park.

    fishing

    Fishing opportunities are limited in this park. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Mountain biking is permitted in the northeast portion of the recreation area. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
    horses, horseback riding

    Horseback riding is a popular summer activity. Due to the rugged terrain the trails are only suitable for experienced equestrian riders and horses. With the exception of the Snass View Camp, horses are allowed at all wilderness camps within the Cascade Recreation Area. A staging area is located at the Cascade Recreation Area parking lot, which is the trailhead for the Dewdney Trail in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. 
    pets, domestic animals in parks 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.
    wildlife viewing

    No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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    winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

    Snowmobiling is permitted in the Granite Mountain area in the northeast area of the park.

    scuba, snorkelling

    No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
    windsurfing

    No windsurfing opportunities.
    waterskiing

    No waterskiing opportunities.
    hunting

    Hunting is permitted in the Cascade Recreation Area. Please read the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis for further details..
    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.
    cabins, yurts, lodges

    There is a 24 foot by 30 foot log cabin with loft and porch at Tulameen Camp on the Dewdney Trail. It is presently used exclusively in the summer months by the BC Backcountry Horsemen who have a stewardship arrangement that requires the group to have people in the area to assist with the maintenance of facilities in the recreation area. The exclusive arrangement prevents other users from using this facility during the summer months. Be prepared to camp.

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