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photo of Walhachin Oxbows ' Walhachin Oxbows Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

This park protects a small remnant of river riparian on the Thompson River. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided.

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Park Size: 37 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

 

Location:
  • Location Map
  • On the Thompson River west of Kamloops, approximately 30 km east of the town of Cache Creek, situated just downstream from the mouth of the Deadman River. There is no road access. Access is by boat from the west end of Kamloops Lake.

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.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Established in July 23, 1997 through recommendations from the Kamloops LRMP.
  • Conservation - An important river riparian area on the Thompson River containing cottonwood, willow and underbrush that provides valuable wildlife habitat The area was formed of gravels and sandy stream terrace deposits. The oxbow slough is an important waterfowl habitat.


Visitor Safety:
  • If accessing the park by boat, visitors should make themselves aware of the river’s grade before navigation.
  • There are train tracks crossing sections of this park. Visitors should note it is illegal to cross tracks unless it is at a designated track crossing.
  • The waters of the Thompson river are very swift, especially in June and July during high water. Use caution in and around the waters edge.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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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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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Visitors should bring their own drinking water with them. If water is taken from the river, it should be treated or boiled before consuming.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

Visitors should use caution due to the swift flowing water. During lower water levels there are more exposed beach areas. There are no lifeguards on duty in Provincial Parks.

canoeing, kayaking

There are canoeing and kayaking opportunities on the river. Visitors should make themselves aware of the river’s grade before attempting navigation.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Fishing for trout, salmon and steelhead is popular. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks Backcountry areas are rarely suited for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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