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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, nature study and
canoeing. The park is valuable for public access and enjoyment
of the river frontage, since much of the river frontage between
Chase and Kamloops is in private ownership.
It encompasses
a 5km section of riparian habitat on the South Thompson
River. Surrounding vegetation consists of aspen,
cottonwood, Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, willow, Russian
olive, Hawthorne, Saskatoon berry, grass and sedge. The
park provides important habitat for trumpeter swans and a
variety
of other waterfowl. Shorebirds, passerines, beavers, muskrats
and otters also frequent the area. The South Thompson River
contains trout, salmon and other fish species.
Park
Size: 15
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The park
is located on the South Thompson River, approximately 40 km
northeast of Kamloops. Access is off the Trans Canada Highway
at Pritchard.
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 -
The park was created as a result of recommendations made
in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
- Cultural
Heritage - The presence
of cultural heritage sites is unknown, but there is a possibility
of kekuli pits in the area.
- Conservation -
The park protects a 5 km section of riparian habitat
and frontage on the South Thompson River. Aspen, cottonwoods,
Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, willows, Russian olive,
hawthornes, Saskatoon berry, grasses and sedges are protected
within the park.
- Wildlife - The
park provides habitat for Trumpeter and Tundra swans,
a large variety of other waterfowl and shorebird species,
passerine bird species, beaver, muskrat, and otter. Trout,
salmon and other fish species inhabit the South Thompson
River.
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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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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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For
your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey
posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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Canoeing
on the Thompson River is popular with visitors.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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No
fishing.
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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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There are wildlife viewing opportunities in the
park.The park provides important habitat for trumpeter
swans and a variety of other waterfowl. Shorebirds,
passerines, beavers, muskrats and otters also frequent
the area.
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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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No
hunting in the park. |
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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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