McConnell Lake Provincial Park

• April 6, 2020

  This park is a day-use area, only – no camping is permitted at any time of the year

• November 25, 2019

  Be prepared for the trail

  Use extra caution and be on the look-out for slippery and potentially dangerous conditions along the trail, due to frost/ice-melt conditions common in both the fall and spring.

• October 2, 2018

  Wildlife Safety Alert

  There are potentially aggressive moose in the area. Wild animals may be dangerous – please be considerate and do not approach. As a reminder, all dogs must be on a leash – this is to protect the dogs and all of the values in the park (including the safety of the animals who reside in the park). Please observe and follow all official signs by BC Parks.

McConnell Lake is popular with fishermen and it is noted for rainbow trout to 1.5+ kg.

Park Size: 102 hectares
Date Established: April 30, 1996

Special Notes

• BC Parks and the BC Wildfire Service are working year-round to minimize the amount of fallen trees across the Lakeshore Loop Trail (as per the direction provided by the Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor: Parks and Recreation Module). Please respect the signage and staff when they are carrying out this work in the area.

  If you experience fallen trees across the trail that do not allow for reasonable movement around/through – please contact the Kamloops office at 250 371-6200

• Campfires are not permitted; observe posted signs.
• The Lakeshore Loop Trail is 3.5 km in length. If you are enjoying the trail with your four-legged companion, please ensure he/she is on a leash and under control – we want to make sure this is a trail that everyone can enjoy. Please make sure to clean up after your dog, including bringing his/her waste out of the park – outhouses are for human waste only (not bags, diapers, garbage, etc.).
• The nearest public telephone is at the entrance to Lac Le Jeune Park, approx. 5 km away.
• Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.

• Location Map

• History: Through the LRMP McConnell Lake was established in 1996 as a Class “A” park; McConnell Lake has been protected as a Recreation Area for many years.
• Conservation: The park represents a typical plateau lake surrouonded by hilly forested uplands. There are Montane Spruce and old growth specimens of Douglas Fir. The riparian and shoal areas provide critical habitat and feeding areas for rainbow trout.
• Wildlife: McConnell Lake is noted for rainbow trout.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• Management Planning Information
• Approved Management Plan for McConnell Lake Provincial Park [PDF]
  Disclaimer:
  This is not the original management planning product. This document has been scanned from the original format of the plan. It may contain some formatting changes, however the content is consistent with the original.

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Pets on Leash

Swimming

Winter Recreation

Boat Launch

Drinking Water

Picnic Areas

Pit or Flush Toilets