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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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at this time.
Park
Info:
Located along Highway 3/95, 70 km south of Cranbrook and
14.5 km north of the US and Canadian borders at Kingsgate,
Yahk Park is a traveller’s rest place. Near the Moyie
River in a quiet well spaced forest this 26 site campground
and day use area is a great introduction to BC Park visitor
facilities.
Yahk Park was established in 1956 to provide camping and
picnicking opportunities for the travelling public. As well
it conserves a short scenic section of the
Moyie River.
The adjacent town of Yahk has services and tourist supplies. The area was once
a major supplier of railroad ties for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Park
Size: 9
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
Yahk
Provincial Park is located along Highway 3/95, 70 kms
south of Cranbrook, 14.5 km north of the U.S. and Canadian
borders at Kingsgate. Yahk Park is located on the south
edge of the small community of Yahk.
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:
Visitor
Safety: The
Moyie River is fast moving especially during spring runoff.
Visitors should use caution when near the banks of the river.
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:
Kootenay Park Services Ltd.
E-mail address: ekparks@telus.net
Phone: 1-250-422-3003
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The
park offers 26 vehicle accessible campsites. For
tenters, four of these campsites (sites 3, 6, 15,
24) have sand filled tent pads. The campsites are
on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations
are not accepted. There is a telephone and information
shelter at the entrance to this park.
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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April
- October
(Gate is closed during the off-season) |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
15 - September 25 |
| 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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This
park has a day-use/picnic area with tables near the
river.
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One
pit toilet near the park entrance is wheelchair
accessible.
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Three cold water taps are located throughout the park.
Taps are shut off during the off-season.
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The
park has 4 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 opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Locals
fish for trout in the Moyie River. 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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