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Park
Info:Graystokes
Provincial Park was established on April 18, 2001, to provide
significantly increased representation of a number of biogeoclimatic
units in the North Okanagan highlands ecosection. It also
protects
an extensive complex of swamps, meandering streams and meadows,
as well as maintaining habitat for moose, mule deer and white-tailed
deer.

Park
Size: 11,958
hectares
Special
Notes:
- No motorized vehicles, including off-road and all-terrain vehicles. Only snowmobiles
are permitted during the winter months.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
45 km
northeast of Kelowna
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature & Culture:
- Conservation - Graystokes protects extensive old growth Sub-alpine fir and Engelmann spruce. The extensive complex of swamps, streams and wetland meadows mixed with forest is unique in the Southern Interior. Forest types range from mid-elevation to alpine and include extensive old growth Engelmann spruce, Sub-alpine fir and Douglas fir. The Graystokes Plateau plays a key role in providing mid and late summer range for wildlife when the valley bottom is no longer productive. It also protects the upper reaches of the Mission Creek watershed for the City of Kelowna.
- Wildlife - Within the protected area is habitat for moose, White-tailed deer and mule deer primarily from spring to fall. Also found in the area are lynx, wolverine, ptarmigan and grouse. There is one red-listed animal: Mountain caribou, three blue-listed mammals: fisher, Townsend’s big-eared bat and grizzly bear, and one blue-listed plant species, pink agoseris.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
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.
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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There are no developed trails at this park. For
your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey
posted signs.
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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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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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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
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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There
are no formal cross-country skiing or snowshoeing trails in the park.
Given its popularity as a snowmobiling destination, other winter activities
may be limited. The Graystokes Plateau is a very popular
area for snowmobiling. Articles about the area, have appeared in various
snowmobiling publications.
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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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The
protected area is open to hunting. Please check the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulations for further details.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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The
BC Snowmobile Federation has three chalets on the Graystokes Plateau.
They are not for use by the general public and may not be to BC Parks’ standards.
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