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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
With an interesting mosaic of habitats on rich floodplain
wetlands, back channels, beaver ponds, and oxbow lakes, this
park contains a pristine delta area suited to nature study,
wildlife viewing, fishing and hunting. Note that no camping
or day-use facilities are provided here.
Park
Size: 500
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
On the east end of Mud Lake, due east of Blue River and
230 km north of Kamloops on Highway #5; the park is accessible
by boat via the North Thompson and Mud Rivers. There is an
active logging road that can be used to access portions of
the Park.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - Established
April 30, 1996.
- Conservation - The
park encompasses a mosaic of habitats which include floodplain wetlands,
back channels, beaver ponds, small oxbow cut-offs (lakes), cottonwoods
and sedge meadows. It shows early successional stages on delta formations,
with old-growth mixed cedar/hemlock/spruce on steep slopes on both
sides.
- Wildlife - Important bull trout spawning and possible coho salmon spawning and rearing.
Excellent moose calving and year-round habitat; could be spring grizzly range.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
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.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No firewood is available and no fire rings are installed.
The gathering of firewood in a Park is illegal, so
fires should only be used for emergency drying and
warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please
keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before
you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.
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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
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There
are no designated swimming areas.
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A
canoe or kayak is required to access this area. Access
is from the north end of Blue River, along
the
North Thompson and up Mud River to the Lake.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate
licence.
There
are ice fishing opportunities in this park.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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You
are responsible
for behaviour of pets and domestic animals 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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A
pristine delta area for nature study and wildlife viewing.
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Snowshoeing
is permitted. No maintained trails.
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Hunting
is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting
and Trapping Synopsis for regulations. |
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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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