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Park
Info:
Protects 65 km of large river floodplain. Note that no camping
or day-use facilities are provided.
Special
Features:
This park protects a very old, undisturbed forest with abundant
lichens north of TumTum Lake . There is a high diversity
of associated specie, as well as extensive habitat for sockeye,
Chinook and Coho salmon.
Park
Size: 5,733
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The
park is a very long, narrow strip that roughly follows
the Upper Adams River and protects the riparian area on
both sides of the river, from the north end of Adams Lake
to a point north of Tum Tum Lake. Three routes, all gravel
logging roads, access this area: from Highway #5 south
of Barriere, via Squam Bay Road and along the west side
and northern end of Adams Lake (80 km); from Trans Canada
Highway #1 at Squilax to Adams Lake roads (95 km); from
Highway #5 at Vavenby, via logging roads (30 km). Use
caution when traveling on logging roads – this is
an active logging area. The nearest communities are Kamloops,
Clearwater, Barriere and Little Fort. The closest public
telephone is at Vavenby Store, approximately 30 km away.
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 April 30, 1996.
Conservation -
The park encompasses 65 km of undisturbed Adams River
floodplain from the Tumtum wetlands to Adams Lake. The
park protects a rich riparian area of valley bottom interior
cedar-hemlock forests. An undisturbed forest north of
Tumtum Lake contains abundant lichens.
Wildlife - The
park protects a variety of habitats for otters, elk,
moose and black bear.
Visitor
Safety:
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.
No camping at this park.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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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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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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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River canoeing and kayaking are the only modes of
access. Always exercise caution when navigating Upper
Adams River. Sweepers and log jams may not always be
visible in advance.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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This river contains rainbow trout, bull trout, and
white fish. Anyone fishing or angling in British
Columbia must have
an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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There
are no designated horse trails.
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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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There are
wildlife viewing opportunities in this park.
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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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Anyone
hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check
the B.C. Hunting
Regulations for seasons and closures.
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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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