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North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park

 
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A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.

Park Info

North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park

An oxbow feature in the North Thompson River lowlands. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided here.

Special Features:

The oxbow fills in spring freshet and dries through the summer, to create a seasonal range of riparian habitats.

Park Size: 30 hectares

Special Notes:

  • There are no facilities at this park as it is a riparian habitat and covered by water for approximately four (4) months of the year.
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General Visitor Information

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Location

24 km north of Kamloops off Westsyde Road. The park can only be accessed via private land. The closest communities to this park are Kamloops, Barriere and Clearwater.

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Nature & Culture

  • History – Established April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
  • Conservation – The oxbow fills in spring freshet and dries through the summer, to create a seasonal range of riparian habitats.
  • Wildlife – Rich oxbow, marsh and wetland habitat for waterfowl, otter and beaver. A migration stop for white pelican, tundra and trumpeter swan, migrating passerines and waterfowl. Possible chinook salmon spawning.
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Management Planning

Management Planning Information

Approved online Management Direction Statement

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Activities Available At This Park

Canoeing

Canoeing

Canoeing permitted but no access through adjacent private land.
Fishing

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets on Leash

Pets on Leash

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.
Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife Viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities from Highway 5 (Yellowhead) and from Westsyde Road. Surrounding private land limits access to this park.
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