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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Set on the shore of Nicola Lake, Monck Provincial Park offers a wide assortment
of recreational activities including camping, picnicking,
swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing, wind-surfing
and hiking. A very popular family-oriented campground
in a hot, dry setting this park has very high use during
the summer season. In addition to providing recreational
opportunities, Monck protects a ponderosa pine, bunchgrass
ecosystem and a volcanic rock cliff landscape.
Special Features: There are archaeological sites including two First Nations pit house depressions
in the day use area.

Park
Size: 92
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Major credit cards are accepted at the gatehouse and store.
- There is a pay telephone at the gate office near the entrance to the
park.
- Quiet Hours - are
10 pm to 7 am. Music, generators, etc. must be shut off completely between
these hours.
- Hibachis and Campstoves
- can burn the picnic tables. Please do not use them on the tables.
- Valuables - when left
unattended or at night, should be stored out of sight and locked up at
all times. Please report all thefts to the Park
Staff as soon
as possible.
- Traffic Safety - The
speed limit within the park is 20 km/hour or less.
- Motorcycles and Bicycles
- are permitted on park roads only. Motorcycles must be properly licensed
and must be operated by a licensed driver only.
Helmets
must be worn. Unlicensed ATV's or dirt bikes are not permitted.
- Parking - is prohibited
on the side of the road. Please park on the gravelled portion of your campsite
or in designated parking spaces.
Vehicles parked
in day-use areas after 11 pm may be ticketed or towed.
- Pets - must be on leash
(no longer than 2 metres) at all times while in the park. They are not
allowed on beaches or in day use areas.
Owners must
clean
up after their pets.
- Consumption of Alcohol
- is prohibited except in your campsite.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
On
the western shore of Nicola Lake, 22 km north of Merritt,
12 km off Hwy 5A via narrow paved road.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
- Nicola Lake is subject to frequent sudden windstorms,. These
winds pose a very real danger to small boats.
- The swimming area is buoyed off from boat traffic. The lake bottom drops
off sharply between the buoys and close to the shore in other areas of
the lake. Use caution.
- The extreme hot, dry climate can result in overexposure
to the sun. Everyone in your party should wear sunscreen of at least 15
SPF and a hat with
a brim.
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites
reside in tall grass and low shrubbery and seek out warm-blooded hosts.
Although they
are potential carriers of disease, they are a natural part of the
environment and can be easily avoided. Your legs should be protected
by wearing
trousers tucked into socks or gaiters. After outdoor activity,
thoroughly examine
yourself. Check your pets for ticks as well.
- Roadways can be very busy. Whether you are walking, cycling, roller-blading,
skateboarding or driving, please be careful. Always yield to the slowest
mode of travel; e.g., cyclists yield to walkers. Obey all traffic regulations
and rules of the road.
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
B/L Parks Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: info@bcinteriorparks.com
General Office phone: (250) 378-5334 (April to October)
Please specify PARK NAME when sending or leaving a message
For Employment & Camp Host opportunities, please e-mail to address shown
above.
Gatehouse and park information: 1-250-315-0253 (May to September)
Click
here to view a non-government website for additional
information.

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Monck
provides 120 vehicle accessible campsites,
including 17 "double" sites. Sites are sunny
but each receives some shade throughout the
day. Most sites can accommodate larger units.
Five of the sites also have a tent pad. Campsites
are located in three loops and provide close
and easy
access to the lake. Campsite
reservations are accepted and first-come,
first-served sites are also available.
If there are no staff at the gatehouse upon arrival,
all campers, including reservation customers,
must self register. There are three self-registration
stations in the campground, one in each loop.
Staff will be
at the
campground at least once a day during the
camping
season. The entrance gate is locked between the
hours of 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. In emergencies
the
park attendant can be reached at the residence
in the service yard during these hours.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $19.00 per party / night BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$9.50 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: |
Main gate and one campground loop open with limited services from April 15 to April 24, 2008 and then October 1 to October 31, 2008.
Full campground services from April 25 - September 30, 2008.
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| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
April
25 - September 30, 2008. |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
May
9 - September 1, 2008 |
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Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
120 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
72 |
| 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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The
day-use is located next to the lake on a large
grassy
area. There are 40 picnic tables; 15 of the tables
have a roof shelter. There are a few ponderosa
pine
trees to provide some shade. There is a large parking
area adjacent to the day-use.
No
campfires are allowed in the day use area. Please
ensure that all barbeques or campstoves are used
on the ground and not set on picnic tables.
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The flush toilet buildings
each have 2 stalls that are wheelchair accessible.
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There are potable water
posts located throughout the campground. |
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There
are three flush toilet buildings, five single flush toilets (four with sinks) and seven pit toilets. |
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No showers. |
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There
is a user pay sani-station near the entrance of
the park.
Sani-station
Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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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.
Please
ensure that all barbeques or campstoves are used
on the ground and not set on picnic tables.
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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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There
is a 5 km self-guided interpretive hiking trail
that loops around the park. In 2005, the Park added
1.3 km of trail to the east of the existing upper
trails. The loop is best walked from the upper end.
Sections of this trail are steep and require caution.
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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There
is an adventure playground and horseshoe pitch near the day-use
area.
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Swimming is very popular at the sandy beach.
There are marker buoys sectioning off the swimming area.
The beach shelves quickly to deep water, so swimmers need to use caution.
There are two change houses. |
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Canoeing and kayaking opportunities are available, however extreme caution
should be used due to the high winds occurring daily on the lake. These boats
should stay close to shore. |
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There
is a concrete boat launch located next to the
day-use
area. Water skiing is popular on the lake.
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Rainbow trout and kokanee
are the most common fish, however there are 26 species of fish in the lake.
A valid BC angling license is required and must be carried with you when
fishing.
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Bicycling is allowed only
on paved roads and designated trails in this park. 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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Excellent bird-watching spring and fall. There
are deer and bear sightings in the fall.

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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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Windsurfing is very popular on Nicola Lake due to the daily high winds the
area receives.
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Waterskiing
occurs on Nicola Lake.
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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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