Park overview
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.
Advisories
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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.
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.
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Park details
- Date established: April 30, 1996
- Size: 28 hectares
Nature and culture
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.