Special Notes:

Management Planning:

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

• Location Map
• 90 km northeast of Clearwater, on the south side of the North Thompson River. Road access is poor; there is potential for a river pullout area. The closest communities are Clearwater, Vavenby, McBride and Kamloops.

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.

• History - Established April 30, 1996.
• Cultural Heritage - Archaeological sites in area indicate historic use; possible evidence of use by Overlanders. This park was named for the old store of telegraph wire during the building of the CN railway.
• Conservation - Wetland habitat with old-growth cottonwood, spruce, cedar, birch, and red ozier dogwood. This park protects a series of old river bends and two small islands in the North Thompson River.
• Wildlife - Habitat for moose, deer, warblers and a variety of cavity-nesting birds. Suspected juvenile rearing for coho and chinook.

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

No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	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.
	No toilets.
	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 are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	A canoe or kayak is necessary to access the North Thompson River in this area. Always exercise caution when navigating the North Thompson River. Sweepers and log jams may not always be visible in advance.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	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.
	There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park.
	Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted but there are no designated trails.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Anyone hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the BC Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.