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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Location Map

North Thompson Oxbows East Park is situated 50 km north of Blue River and 280 km north of Kamloops. Access is by logging road, 6 km west of highway 5 (Yellowhead) where the North Thompson River crosses the highway. The communities closest to this park are Blue River, Vavenby and McBride.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.

• History - This protected area was recomended through the Kamloops LRMP process and formally established on April 30th, 1996 as a provincial park through Order-in -council under the park Act. The park was then designated in Scedule E of the Park Amendment Act.
• Conservation - This park protects floodplain wetlands, numerous oxbow lakes, sandbars, back channels,levees and glacial river. Plant communities are indicative of cold air drainage and wet soils,small pattches of old growth hybrid spruce, and subalpine fir.
• Wildlife - This park protects excellent moose habitat. Habitat for wolves, grizzly bear, and beaver Important habitat for bull trout, Rocky Mountain whitefish, and rainbow. One of the few stable bull trout populations in the region.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

No camping in 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.
	Swimming can be treacherous in the North Thompson River due to currents and sweepers. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty in provincial parks.
	There are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking at this park. Always exercise caution when navigating the North Thompson River. Sweepers and log jams may not always be visible in advance.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Fish species include rainbow and bull trout, Chinook and Coho salmon. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	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.
	There are cross country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities in this park. However, there are no set tracks and trails are not maintained.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.