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Park Info:

This tiny park protects an area of treed river riparian, with grassland highly disturbed by previous agriculture, on the South Thompson River. The area is a documented archaeological site in the history of the Shuswap First Nations. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided.

Park Size: 1.7 hectares between Monte Creek and the South Thompson River

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Location Map

26 km east of Kamloops, on the South Thompson River.

Map/Brochure:

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Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - Established April 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
Cultural Heritage - Remnants of kekuli pit dwellings remain on site. Many other structures were located here, including tunnels between dwellings, underground ovens, and river-facing entrances, although most have been destroyed by recent agriculture activities. Contains the route of the Brigade Trail from the fur-trading era.
Conservation - An important treed river riparian area on the South Thompson River. The South Thompson has internationally important salmon runs, with salmon habitat upstream from this Park.
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Visitor Safety:

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. No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	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.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	Canoe or kayak could be used to access the South Thompson River.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Good spinning and fly fishing for trout and also White fish and Bull Trout when in season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence please refer to regulations for additional information.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.