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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Emory Creek is located 18km north of Hope on Hwy #1.
In 1808, Simon Fraser became the first white explorer
to visit this site in his search for a route to the Pacific
Ocean.
Please note:
This park is cooperatively managed by a community, society
or other partner. Services and facilities may differ from
those offered in other BC Parks.
Park
Size: 15
hectares
Special
Notes:
- This
park is located next to the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline.
- It
is illegal to operate an uninsured/unlicensed motor vehicle
in any provincial park, recreation area of campground.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
18 km
north of Hope on Hwy #1. The closest communities, towns
and cities are Hope and Yale.
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
Nature
& Culture:
- History - Emory Creek in 1858 was a tent and shack camp, established by miners in search of gold. When it became evident that the gold was not available in the amounts estimated, the miners started moving north on the Fraser River. A few Chinese remained in the area. The area came into the hands of a man named Walker, who felt Emory Creek would become the head of riverboat navigation on the Fraser. Eventually, he sold the land to the Oppenheimer Brothers in early 1879. In the fall of 1879, Emory was chosen by the C.P.R. as the western terminus. In a short time it became Emory Creek. The town consisted of thirteen streets with its own newspaper, various shops, a brewery, nine saloons and a sawmill. When Yale was made the terminus, Emory was all but abandoned by 1885, with the completion of the railway. Today, it is an easily accessible treed campground with paved roads and flush outhouses.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- The
Fraser River is susceptible to extreme water levels and
velocities during spring/summer run-off seasons.
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.
Contact
Information:
Yale First Nation
Ph: (604) 863-2443
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This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come,
first-served basis - campsite reservations are not
accepted. There are 34 sites, 3 of which are double
sites. There are no pull-through sites. Sites are
all in the trees, shaded, and equipped with tent
pads. There is no parking available for extra vehicles.
There is no gate house. If there is no staff to
help you locate a site, find a campsite with no
ticket number on the post. Park staff will come
by to collect camping fees. The gate is locked in
the off-season from October 16th to May 15th. Camping
is not permitted if the gate is locked. The closest
store is across Hwy #1 from the park entrance. A
pay phone is also located near the park entrance.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$9.50 per senior's couple/night
Firewood is $5.00 per bundle
Please note: Based on BC Parks fees and party definition, an additional vehicle is half the camping fee i.e. $8.50 and Persons with Disabilities may camp for free with appropriate documents.
Hours
of Operation - All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
- October |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
- October |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
34 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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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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Cold
water taps are located in the campground. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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Pit
and flush toilets are located throughout the park. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are permitted in the fire rings provided. There
may be fire restrictions in place during times when
forest fire hazard is high.
While
campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided
at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve
wood and protect the environment by minimizing the
use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood
can be purchased in the park or you may bring your
own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and
may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours
or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve
vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather
firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere
in the park (this is a ticketable offence under
the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat
element for many plants and animals and it adds
organic matter to the soil.
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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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Swimming is not recommended. There is a very rocky
beach located on the Fraser River. Water is very cold,
strong currents and drop-offs. Swim at your own risk.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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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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Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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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.
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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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