Ministry of Environment - Davis Lake Provincial Park

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Located 80 km east of Vancouver, Davis Lake Provincial Park is characterized by a small
warm-water lake, beaches and a scenic waterfall. The park represents unique ecology that is not commonly found in the Lower Mainland area, including a virtually pure western hemlock stand and prime bird habitat. The access road into the parking area is approximately 1 km of deactivated road (unmaintained gravel road) and signage is limited. There is walk-in camping in a rustic setting, nature appreciation and bird viewing.

Park Size: 192 hectares

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Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Davis Lake Provincial Park is located 19 km north of Mission. Access is via Sylvester Road. Just north of the park boundary, this road accesses a secondary road that descends south back down the slope to Davis Lake. Please note that access is WALK-IN only. The access road into the parking area is approximately 1 km of deactivated road (unmaintained gravel road) and signage is limited.

Map/Brochure:

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Nature & Culture:

History - The park was designated to Provincial Park status in October 1963.
Cultural Heritage - Davis Lake Provincial Park is located in the traditional territory of the Sto:lo Nation. In the early part of the 20th century, several attempts were made at homesteading the park area though none were successful. During this time, selective timber cutting also took place. During the 1940s, the Whonnock Lumber Company logged the area to the north of Davis Lake.
Conservation - Davis Lake Provincial Park lies within the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. Predominant species include Douglas-fir and red cedar, which are interspersed with Douglas maple, alder, and vine maple, alder, and vine maple. The park also protects a virtually pure stand of western hemlock.
Wildlife - Woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and other birds can be seen at the south end of the lake. The diversity of ecosystems in this park also provides great potential for other bird species including spotted owl. Davis Lake supports small populations of cutthroat trout as well as squawfish minnow.
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group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. The park is open year round but gate is permanently closed - must walk-in to campsite area approximately 15 minutes to undesignated dirt sites. No user fee is charged.
	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.
	No toilets.
	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 is one short trail to the scenic falls. All other hiking would be on existing old forest service roads. Some roads are inside the park but most are outside the park boundary.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There is swimming available in the lake, however, it would not be considered a qood quality swimming area. The beach is considered ‘rustic’ with some sand. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are canoeing/kayaking opportunities at this park. Canoes and Kayaks will have to be portaged into the lake (approximately a 15 minute hike). There are no canoe / kayak accessible campsites.
	No boat launch is available at this park. There is a power boat restriction on Davis Lake.
	There is fishing for Kokanee, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow (formerly N. Squawfish), Rainbow Trout, Westslope (Yellowstone) Cutthroat Trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horses and/or horseback riding.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.