Ministry of Environment - Trepanier Protected Area

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Park Info:Trepanier Provincial Park a was established on April 18, 2001, to protect important water, biodiversity and recreation values, including Trepanier Creek drainage.

The Cameron Lake area is a small fishing lake pleasantly surrounded by mature forest and regenerating stands. The north and west shorelines are regenerating after a 1970 wildfire and salvage logging.

Park Size: 2,884 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Location Map

The Provincial Park covers Lacoma Creek from Cameron Lake down to Silver Creek beside Hwy 97C. It does not include Paynter Lake or Jackpine Lake. The area is roughly 24 km west of Kelowna. Cameron Lake is 2-wheel drive access right off Bear Forest Service Road. To reach the Lacoma Lake trailhead, take Trepanier Bench Road off Hwy 97. Travel 7.5 km under the Coquihalla overpass to the end of the blacktop, then 8.5 kms on rough two-wheel drive road to trailhead. The nearest communities are Peachland and Westbank.

Map/Brochure:

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Location Map
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Nature & Culture:

Cultural Heritage - The area protects a prehistoric trail between the Douglas plateau and the Okanagan Valley. Fur traders also used the area as a transportation corridor.
Conservation - The park protects a remnant of the Southern Thompson Upland and includes MSdm2, IDFdk2 biogeoclimatic zones. Three blue-listed species are present: Flammulated owl, Western rattlesnake and Yellow-bellied racer.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

This is a wilderness area - be prepared.

General 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. All campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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	There are 4 or 5 campsites near Cameron Lake. The sites can be sometimes dusty from passing traffic. This is a small fishing lake pleasantly surrounded by mature forest and regenerating stands.
	There are wilderness/walk-in campsites at Lacoma Lake with pit toilets.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	There are pit toilets at Lacoma Lake.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There is an 11 km trail from Trepanier Creek to Lacoma Lake that is well marked from the trailhead parking area at Clover Creek to Lacoma Lake. The first half of the trail is easy grade following an old road. The second part of the trail, has steep sections and passes through mixed evergreen and deciduous forest. There are interesting valley and canyon views. Elevation gain is about 200m (650ft.) Allow 5 - 7 hours for a comfortable round trip. The trail is not maintained and may not be to BC Parks standards. 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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Cameron Lake is a small fishing lake accessible by car-top boats and canoes. The Lake is surrounded by mature forest and regenerating stands. Lacoma Lake is one of the last remaining fishing lakes in the Okanagan with no road access. People interested in fishing must hike into the lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Trepanier Provincial Park is open to hunting during the lawful game season. See the British Columbia Hunting and Trapping regulations synopsis for further details.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.