Schoolhouse Lake Provincial Park
About This Park
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.
Park Size: 4,534 hectares
Location and Maps
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 and 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.
Activities Available at this Park
Fishing
Hunting
Pets on Leash
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
