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photo of Cornwall Hills ' Cornwall Hills Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

An area noted for a wide diversity of recreational use, from wilderness hiking to hang-gliding. The park is known for its incredible bloom of wildflowers in July and August, encouraging visits from photographers and artists. Visitors are rewarded with a 360 degree view of the surrounding area from Cornwall Hills. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided here. This park provides one of the few opportunities in the Thompson Region to protect Engelmann Spruce-Sub-Alpine Fir grasslands. The park contains the only active Forest Service Lookout Tower in the Kamloops District.

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Park Size: 1,188 hectares

Special Notes:

  • No off-road vehicle travel is permitted. This is a very fragile environment and damage from vehicles is long lasting and sometimes irreparable
  • ATV use is prohibited on park roads.
  • The park is a wilderness area that is not regularly serviced or patrolled.
  • 2003 Wildfire (553 pdf) - This document shows pictures of the park following the 2003 wildfire

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

  • Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

15 km southwest of Cache Creek; access is from the TransCanada Hwy #1. When you are 17 km south of Cache Creek turn at Hat Creek Road. At 13 km take the turn to the Three Sisters Forestry Recreation site and continue up the forestry road. Note: The section of road near the forestry recreation site can be impassable during rainy periods due to deep mud holes.

To Cornwall Hills (Zeroed from Highway #1 Hat Creek Road Turnoff):

0 km Turn off Highway #1 at Hat Creek Road (7.5 km from Ashcroft)
8.4 km Intersection, Go Straight Through.
13.0 km Junction with Oregon Jack/Cornwall Hills roads. Go Right.
13.4 km Three Sisters Forest Recreation Site
14.6 km Go Straight. (Track to left takes you near Bedard Aspen - you must hike the last couple of kms in as the road ends in a meadow.)
21.4 km Lookout at the top of Cornwall.
  • You must pass through Oregon Jack Provincial Park to arrive at Cornwall hills.

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 - The park was created April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. The park will be managed according to the Interim Management Direction Statement for Cornwall Hills Park.
  • Cultural Heritage - The Cornwall area and Blue Earth valley are associated with traditional native uses. Also, there are regionally important upland archaeological sites.
  • Conservation - Contains extensive uncommon Engelmann spruce/sub-alpine fir parklands and grasslands with patches of old-growth forest, providing a rich diversity of habitats.
  • Wildlife - The park protects habitat for mule deer, cougar, Blue Grouse and a variety of upland mammal and bird species. Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Make lots of noise when hiking where bear signs are found.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

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.

No camping at this park.

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

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

No firewood is available and no fire rings are installed. The gathering of firewood in a Park is illegal, so fires should only be used for emergency drying and warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.

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

Hiking is available on a limited number of established roads in this area.
Visitors wanting to hike through the meadows should limit their impact on the grasses and flowers.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

There are no fishing opportunities in Cornwall Hills.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

There are mountain biking opportunities on the forestry road leading up to the park. Visitors should be aware this is a very steep, long road and bikers should be in good condition. If visitors access the park by bicycle, riding must be restricted to the established roads in the area.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. 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

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with the Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information. (Exempt from the No Hunting, No Shooting Restrictions within 400 metres of the center of park roads). .

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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