A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Park Info
Kingfisher Creek Provincial Park was established on April 18, 2001, to increase the ecological viability of the existing Kingfisher Creek Ecological Reserve.
Park Size: 440 hectare
Stay Safe:
Bring your own drinking water as potable water isnot available in the park.
History - This protected area was established on April 18, 2001. There is an historical trail and cabin in the southwest.
Conservation - The area protects a remnant of the Shuswap Highland Ecosection including the biogeoclimatic zone variants ICHvk1, ESSFwc2 and AT-Ewcp. This area enhances viability associated with adjoining Kingfisher Ecological Reserve by adding lower elevation forest types into the Sicamous drainage. Combined they form an environmental benchmark for subalpine parkland in an area transitional between dry and wet interior climates. They also form a unique large-scale Ministry of Forests research area that will serve as a control for logging in adjacent areas. Two small lakes and creeks in the area have geographically isolated fisheries. Two rare plants are found in the protected area; the blue listed Two edged water-starwort and the red listed Hairy Rockcress. The area also provides important early/late winter caribou habitat.
Wildlife - Caribou habitat, moose, mule deer, black and grizzly bear, marten, lynx and cougar are all known to be in this area.
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. There are no developed trails at this park.
Horseback Riding
Horses and horseback riding is permitted.
Pets on Leash
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.
