Silver Star Provincial Park
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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
Silver Star Provincial Park is a 6092 hectare park lying 22 kilometers to the Northeast of the city of Vernon. This rounded mountain is typical feature of the Okanagan - Western Shuswap Highland regional landscape. A combination of slope and snow conditions make this an ideal area for winter recreation. Dependable snow depths and mild winter temperatures encourage activity throughout the winter in a variety of activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
With its elevation change from the valley floor, Silver Star Provincial Park offers a refreshing break from the summer heat that is typical of the Okanagan. Hiking on wide, moderate grade trails offer both views of the Okanagan Valley as well as the Monashee Mountain Range to the east and provides an easy access to hike into some sub alpine meadows awash with wildflowers.
Park Size: 5573 hectares
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General Visitor Information
Silver Star Park has both designated snowmobile and Nordic Skiing trails, use caution at all intersections.
General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
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Location
Silver Star is accessed by turning off of Highway 97 onto 48th Ave. Continue up 48th and it will turn into Silver Star Road. The park is 22 kilometers up Silver Star Road. V ernon is the closest community.
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Nature & Culture
- History - In the early 1900's mineral claims were registered (Prince of Wales, aberdeen, Silver Star etc.) and extensive mining exploration and operation took place. Although active for a number of years and reassessed periodically, there has been no interest or activity since the late 1940's.
- Cultural Heritage - Silver Star has a history of use for hunting and berry picking by the indigenous people of the region. Evidence of overnight camps used during berry picking season were evident at the time of the park being classified.
- Wildlife - Being close to a large community Silver Star still provides home for many species of wildlife including; Black Bear, Moose, Mule Deer, Whitetailed Deer, Cougar, Lynx as well as populations of grouse, crossbills, owls and raptors.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
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Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time
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Map / Brochure
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Visit the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center website to view an up to date map of Nordic ski trails
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Activities Available At This Park
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Cycling | |
Mountain biking opportunities exist along ether the Nordic ski or snowmobile trails. The trails are wide with generally a hard packed gravel surface. There are however some wetter sections to some trails. Grades vary from easy to difficult. Some single track trails do exist within the park but the majority of this type of trail is located at Silver Star Mountain Resort outside the park.
Trail and stunt construction is prohibited.
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Hiking | |
Silver Star Provincial Park has over 50km of ski trails as well as 50km of snowmobile trails. In summer these trails are open to hiking opportunities but park trails will not lead to the top of the ski hill as it is outside the park boundary.
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Hunting | |
Hunting is permitted in a portion of Silver Star, no vehicle access is permitted. Please refer to the BC Hunting Regulations for a map of the No Hunting Areas.
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Winter Recreation | |
World class Nordic ski facilities can be found at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center. The center has a day lodge, ski school, rentals, 50km of groomed trails and more. For more information, please visit the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre website.
Developed snowshoe trails exist within the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center. The remainder of Silver Star Park is also open to public that want to snowshoe on their own accord. For your safety please do not travel on ski or snowmobile trails.
The Park has approximately 50km of maintained snowmobile trails. Guided snowmobile trips into the park are available from Silver Star Adventures, located at Silver Star Mountain Resort village. Snowmobiles are required to purchase a day pass or possess a membership to the BCSMF. Day passes can be purchased for $6.00 at the snowmobile parking lot. The parking pass machine accepts $2.00 coins only.
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Facilities Available At This Park
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Cabins / Huts / Yurts | |
The Sovereign Lake Nordic Center has a large day lodge with Nordic ski rentals, ski school and more. This lodge is open during winter months only.
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