Thompson. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Special notes
- No motorized vehicles, including ORVs and ebikes, are permitted in this park.
- There are no facilities provided. This is a wild area. Be completely self-sufficient, and bring adequate drinking water and supplies.
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites reside in tall grass and low shrubbery and seek out warm-blooded hosts. Although they are potential carriers of disease, they are a natural part of the environment and can be easily avoided. Protected your legs by wearing pants tucked into socks or gaiters. After outdoor activity, thoroughly examine yourself and you pets.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Northeast of Cache Creek in the Thompson River Basin, the area is accessed via Battle Creek Forest Road or via the Back Valley Road from Deadman Valley to Cache Creek.
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is permitted. There are no developed or designated camping areas in this park. Backpackers need to practice no impact camping. This area is entirely user-maintained.
Things to do
Fishing opportunities for brook trout are at Tsotin Lake.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and 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.
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Depending on snow levels and vehicle-access, there are snowshoeing opportunities. Snowmobiling is not permitted.
About this park
A regionally important Indigenous basalt quarry at the junction of Arrowstone and Cache Creeks is included in the park, along with many archaeological sites in the park’s southwest portion. The area also contains archaeological values and was historically used for hunting and food gathering by First Nations. The area is linked to the historic Gang Ranch and the present Perry Ranch.
The park was created on April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. The park will be managed according to the Management Direction Statement for Arrowstone Protected Area.
The park protects one of the largest undisturbed watersheds in the dry southern interior. The park includes old-growth Douglas fir forest, along with a representation of grasslands. Critical winter range for mule deer and rare species including burrowing owls, falcons and the western rattlesnake are secured and protected.
Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Never approach or feed any wild animal. Make your presence known when hiking. Cache your food properly.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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