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Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
A wide, meandering river system containing floodplain wetlands,
numerous oxbow lakes, sandbars, back channels, levees, along
the glacier-fed North Thompson River. Note that no camping
or day-use facilities are provided here.
Special Features:
This park protects a wide meandering river system
with a high level of diversity. This section of river is
a very productive part of the North Thompson River.
Park
Size: 515
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
280 km
north of Kamloops on Hwy #5; the Park is accessed via logging
roads at 6 km and 12 km west of Hwy #5 where the highway crosses
the North Thompson River.
The closest communities are McBride, Blue River, Clearwater,
Vavenby and Kamloops.
Map/Brochure:
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.
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Established April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations
made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
- Conservation -
Floodplain wetlands, numerous oxbow lakes, back
channels and natural levees are encompassed within
the park. Creeks
on steep forested slopes on north and south sides
provide fresh material in spring run-off.
- Wildlife - Suspected
chinook and coho spawning, with high potential for
rearing. Important
habitat for Rocky Mountain whitefish, rainbow, and
one of few stable bull trout populations in the region. Excellent
moose habitat; noted for grizzly bear, wolves, beaver.
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 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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No
swimming.
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A canoe or kayak is necessary
to access the North Thompson River in this area. Always exercise caution
when navigating the North Thompson River. Sweepers
and log jams may not always be visible in advance.
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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.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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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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This park has opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature study.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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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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Anyone
hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence Check
the B.C. Hunting
Regulations for seasons and closures.
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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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