Blue River Pine Park

Highlights in this park

This park protects a combination of wetland and upland on sandy fluvial-glacial soils along the lower stretches of Blue River. Dry lodgepole pine forest type, uncommon in the North Thompson valley is represented. This park also protects a very unusual association of blueberry with lodgepole pine. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided here.

Know before you go

Advisories

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

Located 230 km north of Kamloops on Highway 5. The park is located near Highway 5, in the community of Blue River. The nearest communities are Blue River, Clearwater, Vavenby and Kamloops.

Things to do

Fishing

There are fishing opportunities in this park.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform but there are bird viewing opportunities at this park.

Pets on leash

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. 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.

Winter recreation

Snowshoeing is popular in the winter.

About this park

History

The park was created 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 Interim Management Direction Statement for Blue River Pine Park.

Conservation

The park protects dry lodgepole pine forest, uncommon in the North Thompson valley, and also contains Douglas fir and white pine. Contains a very unusual association of Vaccinium myrtiloides (blueberry) with lodgepole pine and significant ground lichens. Wild berries make this a noted summer habitat for black bear.

Wildlife

Black bear summer habitat.

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.

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