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Special Notes:

• Dunn Peak, called a matterhorn, at 2,634 feet elevation is the highest mountain between the Stein and the Monashees and is a dominant feature visible from as far away as Kamloops.
• This is a wilderness area with limited Park Ranger patrols. Visitors must be self-sufficient, and notify a responsible adult of anticipated date of return.

Management Planning:

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

• Location Map

12 km northeast of Little Fort and approx 90 km north of Kamloops. Access is by ferry and road from Little Fort on Hwy #5, or by logging road in the Harper Valley from Barriere and North Barriere Lake. The closest communities, towns and cities are Kamloops, Little Fort, Barriere, 100 Mile House and Clearwater.

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 April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. The park is a wilderness area that is not regularly serviced or patrolled. The park will be managed according to the Interim Management Direction Statement for Dunn Peak Park.
• Conservation - Dunn Peak Park protects a vast area encompassing part of the Thompson River floodplain and recreationally significant alpine areas, as well as many lakes, tarns and swamps. Old-growth Douglas-fir, Englemann spruce and Montane spruce are well represented in the park. There are no roads in the park. Important habitat for a large variety of significant wildlife populations including wolf, cougar, marten, river otter, black bear, mule deer and mountain goat are protected. The park includes a major fish migration route and spawning grounds in the North Thompson and North Barriere Rivers. Significant Great Blue Heron and Bald Eagle habitat are protected in the park. The park also contains good representation of glacial erosion features. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them
• Wildlife - Provides important habitat for cougar, wolf, black bear, mule deer, and mountain goat. The North Thompson River is noted for fish migration and spawning of trout and salmonids. Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Make lots of noise when hiking where signs of bears are found. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• Mountain weather is unpredictable; hikers must be prepared for all eventualities, including snow 12 months of the year.

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

No camping at this park.

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	No camping facilities are provided at this park.
	There are no wilderness/walk-in campsites at this park.
	There are no group campsites available at this park.
	There are no picnic facilities at this park.
	No wheelchair access.
	Bring your own drinking water as no potable water is provided.
	There is a pit toilet at Baldy Mountain outside the park.
	There are no showers facilities at this park.
	There are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	The user created Brigade Trail is on the west side of Mount Fennell. For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.
	No playground available at this park.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted in the alpine.
	Horseback access to the park is very strenuous, with poor footing for horses.
	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.
	There is no viewing platform but the area has excellent wildlife viewing. Spectacular panoramic views from the alpine areas of this protected area.
	Dunn Peak has excellent backcountry and alpine ski touring opportunities. When touring this backcountry area in the winter, be aware of snow conditions and the avalanche hazards. There are also snowshoeing opportunities in this protected area.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	There are mountaineering opportunities in this protected area.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.