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
This park was identified for protection in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan and it protects representative ecosystems within the Cariboo Plateau Eco-section. It is almost circular in shape, and protects rolling forested country with a number of medium sized lakes.
Backcountry hiking, fishing and camping opportunities exist, although access to the park is limited.
The park is located approximately 50 kilometres north-east of 100
Mile House, and very close to Canim
Beach Park and Ruth Lake
Park.
Although close to the community of 100 Mile House, there is no road
access. The best way into the park is by float plane. Logging roads
from the north side approach fairly closely, and experienced backcountry
navigators could travel overland into the park that way (there are
no trails). There is private land to the south with no access to the
park.
Topographic maps of the park are: 92 P/14 and 92 P/15. These maps
(and a compass) should be used by anyone venturing into the park since
there are no trails or roads.
Nature & Culture
History - This park
was identified for protection in 1995 through the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use
Plan.
Cultural Heritage - This park lies in the traditional territory of the
Secwepemc (Shuswap) First Nation.
Conservation - The park protects a wide diversity of forest, wetland
and aquatic environments. The area encompasses gently rolling topography
with numerous small lakes and streams, including the watershed of a tributary
of Bradley Creek. The trees of the Sub Boreal Spruce ecosystem in which
the park is located, include Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and lodgepole
pine, as well as white birch and aspen stands.
Wildlife - This forest ecosystem supports habitat for a variety of wildlife
including mule deer, moose, coyote, beaver, otter, black bear, cougar,
hawks and songbirds. The lakes support good populations of sport fish,
as well as waterfowl and aquatic mammals like muskrats and beavers.
The lakes are not fished very much due to their inaccessibility; there is challenging trout fishing for those that make the effort to get there. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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.
Facilities Available At This Park
Campfires
Firewood is not provided at this park. If you must have a fire please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
