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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- Campground is now open. Boil water advisory in effect for the season.
Park
Info:
A small pine-dotted camping area by the Similkameen River
- this park is a popular choice for a relaxing picnic. Anglers
like to try their luck from the rock-covered shoreline. Be
aware that the river runs fast and excellent swimming skills
are required. Also, keep your eyes open for poison ivy along
the riverbank.
Park
Size: 4
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
About
35 km. east of Princeton on Hwy #3, near Hedley.
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.
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Established March 16, 1956.
- Cultural
Heritage - Early
native habitation is evident by rock artifacts and the
pithouse depression.
Visitor
Safety:
- Be
aware that the river runs fast and excellent swimming
skills are required. Also, keep your eyes open for poison
ivy along the riverbank.
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.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a
first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept
reservations or information on the reservation service,
click here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Gibson Pass Resort Inc.
E-mail address: campinginfo@manningpark.com
Phone: (604) 476-9069
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This
park offers 27 vehicle accessible campsites, including
one pull-through site. All of the sites are available
on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations
are not accepted. The campground is open year round
but only maintained from April 15- Oct 15. The small
sites are located on two levels overlooking the
Similkameen River amidst mature Douglas fir and
Ponderosa pine trees that shade most of the sites.
The sites on the upper level are more open, those
closer to the river more treed. Campers can self-register
if there are no staff present by depositing their
fee in the self-registration vault beside the information
shelter at the entrance to the park. There is no
phone in the park. Hedley is the closest store and
Princeton has the nearest hospital, fire, ambulance
and police services.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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Year
Round
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| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
April
4 - October 13
Off-season: no fee, no services, self-sufficient |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
26 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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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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The roads in the park are paved and there is one wheelchair
accessible pit toilet..
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There
is one hand pump for water located near the info shelter.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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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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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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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anglers
like to try their luck from the rock covered shoreline.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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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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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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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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