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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Elk Valley Provincial Park is a scenic, quiet and sheltered
picnic area within close proximity to the Highway. This
park provides a unique opportunity to enjoy natural features
of the Elk Valley and riparian habitat of the Elk River
in close proximity to a major tourist route. In addition,
there are commanding views of the Rocky Mountains, particularly
to the north of the park.
Please Note: Facilities in this Park are not maintained
by BC Parks.
Park
Size: 78
hectares
Management Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
- Location
Map
- Elk Valley
Provincial Park is situated 18 kilometres north of Fernie.
- The Park is
not identified by any formal provincial park signage;
rather it is signed by the Ministry of Transportation
as the Olson Rest Area.
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
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
General
Visitor Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
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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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this
park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not
available in the park.
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No toilets.
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
No
firewood available.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in
this park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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No
fishing.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No winter recreation opportunities.
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No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
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No windsurfing opportunities.
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No waterskiing opportunities.
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No hunting in the park.
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No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
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No spelunking or caving opportunities.
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No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
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