Ministry of Environment - Enderby Cliffs Protected Area

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

There is no motorized vehicle access for this park.

Park Info:

The Enderby Cliffs tower high above the city offering breathtaking views of the Shuswap and the North Okanagan. Hikers atop the cliffs can watch the soaring birds play on the updrafts created by the steep rock face and take a step back in time to the Tertiary age when the cliffs were formed.

Outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking and nature study are also provided amongst the small stands of old-growth Douglas-fir, the low elevational grasslands and at Reeves Lake.

Special Features: Cliffs, volcanic rock and fossil sites.

Park Size: 2,277 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online.

Location:

Location Map

5 km northeast of Enderby

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - The protected area was established on April 18, 2001 as part of the Okanagan-Shuswap LRMP process.
Conservation - Enderby Cliffs Protected Area was established to provide increased representation of transitional biogeoclimatic units in the North Okanagan Highlands and North Thompson Uplands ecosections. The area also conserves prominent rock cliffs of the Tertiary age. Small, scattered stands of old-growth Douglas-fir and larch are found within a variety of successional forests. Sagebrush and rabbit brush occur at uncommonly high elevations.
Wildlife - The protected area provides key mule deer winter range. It also contains habitat for moose, cougar, bobcat, lynx, marten and grizzly. A variety of birds and bats inhabit the cliffs, including white-throated swifts, golden eagles, grouse, and song birds.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Special Note: The trails that access the protected area cross through private property. Please stay on designated trails and respect private property. Hikers are reminded to use caution on steep sections of trail and where the trail surface is loose. As well, where the trail winds atop the cliffs, keep children under adult supervision.

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. No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	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.
	Trails in the protected area were developed by local user groups through rugged terrain and may not be to BC Parks' standards. Access to the trails is often through private land. Please contact the Enderby Chamber of Commerce for landowner information. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure and may adversely impact water quality in the community watershed. Click here to view detailed trail information.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Reeves Lake is a small lake popular for trout fishing. The terrain around the lake is quite wet and marshy, though there are a couple good dry spots for fishing. Very large skunk cabbage and lily pads are the dominant vegetation. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	Horses and/or horseback riding are permitted.
	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.
	The cliffs tower some 1200 metres above the valley floor and offer a terrific view of both the Shuswap and the Okanagan Valley.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This Protected Area is open to hunting. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	There is a log cabin about 200 metres from Reeves Lake. It is in poor condition and unsafe to use.