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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Management Planning Information - Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

• Location Map

On the east side of Kootenay Lake, Lockhart Creek Provincial Park is located 40 km north of Creston off Highway 3A.

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• There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
• Location Map

• History - Established in 1995, Lockhart Provincial Park protects one of few unroaded drainage’s in the region.
• Cultural Heritage - The area includes significant First Nations trail systems, with access to traditional use areas, and areas of spiritual importance.
• Conservation - Lockhart Creek Park contains an intact watershed rising steeply from the slopes of Kootenay Lake to alpine meadows. The park protects old-growth cedar-hemlock forest communities. Fish species, such as rainbow trout, bull trout and kokanee inhabit Lockhart Creek. From the lakeshore at 500 metres elevation to the height of land at 1300 metres, the biogeoclimatic zones change from Interior cedar-hemlock, through Engleman subalpine spruce to alpine tundra. Remnant stands of an old growth cedar forest remain along Lockhart Creek and add intrigue to the varied natural habitat and diversity of this interior rain forest.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• Persons visiting Lockhart Creek Provincial Park are reminded that the park is a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be made beforehand.
• All park visitors should wear strong waterproofed, lug-soled boots and carry a daypack with raingear, extra warm clothing and food. Weather conditions can change suddenly in this area and lightning storms with hail and snow are common in summer. For overnight trips a sleeping bag, groundpad, waterproof tent or bivouac bag and lightweight stove are essential.
• Cellular phone service is not available in the park.

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

All wilderness/backcountry campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no reserved campsites. .

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	There is no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping available at this park.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Fires are allowed, however visitors should check with the Forest Service or at park trailheads to see if fires bans are in effect.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	The adjacent Lockhart Creek Provincial Park has a well maintained hiking trail that follows the north side of Lockhart Creek gaining about 800 metres of elevation over a 3- hour hike. An old cabin site about two hours up is a favourite destination. Though open to wilderness recreation, the park has no facilities or marked trails and is not regularly serviced. Visitors should be self-sufficient and proficient in back country travel practices. 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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no swimming opportunities at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	There is no fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is permitted, but only on Lockhart Creek trail and by experienced mountain bike riders. The grade is steep and extreme caution must be used on blind corners and switchbacks.
	Horseback riding on designated trails is permitted.
	Dogs in backcountry parks must be under control at all times. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is allowed in this park during designated hunting season. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more details.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.