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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Located
east of Osoyoos, this park offers camping in a quiet, forested
creek side setting. It provides a convenient escape from
the hectic Okanagan Valley. The park has 38 hectares of
mature Douglas fir, larch and spruce trees that provide
habitat for woodpeckers and other cavity nesting bird species.
White-tailed deer are often seen in the park.
Park
Size: 38
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
Located
5 km. west of Rock Creek on Highway #3. The closest
communities, towns and cities are Rock Creek, Bridesville
and Osoyoos.
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:
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.
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:
Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: info@campokanagan.com
Phone: (250) 548-0076
Please specify PARK NAME when sending message.
For Employment Opportunities,
contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
Phone: 250 548-0076
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
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This
park offers 16 vehicle-accessible campsites,
including
one double site, all of which are available on
a first-come, first-served basis. The operator
maintains
the park from May 15 to Sept
21, though the park is open until Oct 31 or
the first
snowfall,
after
which the gate is locked. The park is gated just
off the highway and the campground is located
500m
beyond the gate.
The
campground, though small, has a variety of terrain.
Sites 1-7 are in the open with a few shrubs and
small trees in between while sites 7-16 are shaded
by mature Douglas fir, larch and spruce trees, with
more shrubs and space separating the sites to offer
greater privacy. The gravel sites are small and
have a picnic table and a fire ring.
A
self-registration vault and two pit toilets are
located by the information shelter upon entering
the campground. Campers can deposit their fee if
no staff are present. Rock Creek, 5 km east of the
park, has the nearest services.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
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
15 - Sept 21, 2008 approx
(Gate is closed during the off-season) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - Sept 21, 2008 approx approx |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
16 |
| 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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A
hand pump is available in the park.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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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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Take
15 minutes to hike a short loop along the creek and
out to three different benches that offer views of the
rugged terrain of ravines and gorges that surrounds
this little park. There are steep cliffs beyond the
benches, do not hike beyond the viewpoints. 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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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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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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There are no viewing platforms but there are three benches that offer
fantastic views of the surrounding area. Douglas fir, larch and spruce
trees provide habitat for woodpeckers and other
cavity nesting bird species. White-tailed deer are often
seen in the park.
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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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