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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

The Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park consists of rolling grasslands and deeply eroded gullies at the confluence of the Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers in central BC. This unique landscape is a place of spectacular scenery, with cliffs and hoodoos breaking the grassland benches. 

The park was originally part of a Wildlife Management Area managed by BC Environment. It was then proposed for protection through a wide variety of planning processes including the Protected Areas Strategy and the Cariboo-Chilcotin CORE process, and was designated a provincial park in 1995 through the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land Use Plan. The area is protected most notably because of its importance to an internationally significant herd of California bighorn sheep.

To learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the values in this park, click here to view a non-government website.

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Park Size: 4,573 hectares

Special Notes:

  • Camping is not permitted in the Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park or on the private property of Riske Creek Ranching. 
  • Obey park closures. Under the Hunting Regulations, only the access road is open to motor vehicles from Apr 1 to Nov 30. Obey any posted signs showing a vehicle in a circle with a line through it. This sign means "No Motorized Vehicles Beyond This Point".
  • Trampling of the cryptogamic crust, largely composed of lichens, causes soil erosion, and lichens may take many years to re-establish. Please stay on public trails and do not drive on or trample the lichen crust. 
  • Weed infestations, often introduced accidentally by vehicles, are a serious threat to habitat for wildlife and cattle. Please check your vehicle before entering the park and remove and destroy any plants caught in the vehicle undercarriage. 

Management Planning:

Location:

The Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park is located at the junction of the Fraser and Chilcotin Rivers. The closest major center is Williams Lake. Access to the park is difficult, via rough 4 x 4 dirt roads through private ranchlands. For map information, please refer to topographical map numbers: 1:50 000-92O/16, 92O/15, and 92O/9.

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:
  • History
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife

  • Visitor Safety:
    • Drive with caution. Roads are extremely slippery following rain. Avoid driving on the access road and the road through the park in wet conditions. There is a high probability of accidents, or of becoming stuck.
    • Carry chains and a shovel, even in summer. 

    Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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    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.

    Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

    wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

    No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

    group camping - 15 or more campers

    No group campsites.

    picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

    No day-use or picnic facilities.

    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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    drinking water

    Bring your own drinking water or be prepared to treat surface water, as potable water is not available in the park.

    toilets

    No toilets.

    showers

    No showers.

    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    No sani-station/dump facilities.

    firewood, campfires

    Campfires are not permitted.

    There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
    interpretive,  educational  programs

    There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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    walking, hiking trails

    There are no developed trails at this park.

    playgrounds

    This park does not have a playground.
    swimming

    No swimming.

    canoeing, kayaking

    There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

    power boats, boat launch

    This park does not have a boat launch.

    fishing

    No fishing.

    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

    horses, horseback riding

    Horseback riders must remain on roads. Please use only weed-free pelleted feed for horses, since import of weeds is a major concern in the Protected Area.

    pets, domestic animals in parks If you must bring your dog to Junction Sheep Range, it must be under control at all times. It is illegal to allow your dog to harass wildlife or livestock. You are responsible for its behaviour.Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
    wildlife viewing

    There is no viewing platform but it is possible to see California bighorn sheep and mule deer throughout the park.

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    winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

    No winter recreation opportunities.

    scuba, snorkelling

    No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

    windsurfing

    No windsurfing opportunities.

    waterskiing

    No waterskiing opportunities.

    hunting

    The park is open to hunting and horses can brought in for hunting. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.

    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.

    cabins, yurts, lodges

    No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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