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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
This park includes the braided lower Finn Creek, a deep
meandering
channel, and islands in the North Thompson River. Note that
no camping or day-use facilities are provided here. There
are high values for Chinook, coho and bull trout spawning. The
park offers
Grizzly bear and moose habitat and has potential for many
bird species.

Park
Size: 303
ha
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
The
park is located on the North Thompson River, approximately
70 kilometres
northeast of the town of Clearwater. The
closest communities, towns and cities are Clearwater,
Blue River and Kamloops.
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 - The park was
created as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land
and Resources Management Plan. It was established April 30, 1996.
- Cultural
Heritage - Old Hwy #5 along the west side of the park, with old homesites. Pinkie Peak adjacent to east park boundary was used by surveyors as a lookout point up and down the valley.
- Conservation - The
park features the braided meandering channel of Finn Creek, and a
portion of the North Thompson River which contains some islands. Cottonwoods,
cedars, hybrid spruce and birch along the wetter bottomlands exist
in the park. The park protects important spawning habitat for bull
trout, Coho and Chinook salmon. It is also an excellent year-round
moose habitat.
- Wildlife - Noted habitat for moose and a variety of bird species. Fish species include bull trout, chinook and coho salmon.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
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.
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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.
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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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Remnants
of old trails still exist along Finn Creek but these
trails are not maintained. 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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no swimming opportunities at this park.
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A
canoe
or kayak is necessary to access the North Thompson
River in this area.
Always exercise caution when navigating the North
Thompson River. Sweepers and log jams may not always
be visible in advance.
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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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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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You
are responsible
for behaviour of pets and domestic animals 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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There is no viewing platform but the park is a good spot for viewing
spawning Chinook and other wildlife. Approximately 3 km from the park,
the local regional district has a day use area that offers a viewing
platform overlooking a spectacular river feature.

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Back country skiing and snowshoeing
are permitted but there are no maintained trails.
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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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