Emory Creek Park | BC Parks

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Park overview

Emory Creek is located 18km north of Hope on Hwy #1.

Advisories

Dates of operation

All dates are subject to change without notice.

Open to public access May 12, 2023 to October 15, 2023

Current status:Open to public access

Be sure to check advisories above before visiting

Emory Creek Campground

Facility type

Vehicle-accessible camping

Number of campsites

Vehicle-accessible sites: 35
Double sites: 2

Main camping season dates

2023: May 12 to October 15

Winter note

n/a

Safety info

Stay Safe

The Fraser River is susceptible to extreme water levels and velocities during spring/summer run-off seasons.

Special Notes

This park is cooperatively managed by a community, society or other partner. Services and facilities may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.
This park is located next to the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline.
It is illegal to operate an uninsured/unlicenced motor vehicle in any provincial park, recreation area or campground.

Camping

Reservations

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks information on the reservation service, click here.

Vehicle-accessible camping

This park offers vehicle-accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. There are 35 sites, 2 of which are double sites. There are no pull-through sites. Sites are all in the trees, shaded, and equipped with tent pads. There is no parking available for extra vehicles. There is no gate house. If there are no staff to help you locate a site, find a campsite with no ticket number on the post. Park staff will come by to collect camping fees. Camping is not permitted if the gate is locked. The closest store is across Hwy #1 from the park entrance.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $21.00 per party / night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $10.50 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

Firewood is $8.00 per bundle

Please note: Based on BC Parks fees and party definition, an additional vehicle is half the camping fee i.e. $10.50

Facilities

Pit or flush toilets

Pit and flush toilets are located throughout the park.

Drinking water

Cold water taps are located in the campground. Taps are shut off during the off-season.

Campfires

Campfires are permitted in the fire rings provided. There may be fire restrictions in place during times when forest fire hazard is high. 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.

Activities

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

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.

Cycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Emory Creek Provincial Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

18 km north of Hope on Hwy #1. The closest communities, towns and cities are Hope and Yale.

Park and activity maps

There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: March 23, 1956
Size: 29 hectares

Park contact

Yale First Nation
604 807-2684

Nature and culture

History: Emory Creek in 1858 was a tent and shack camp, established by miners in search of gold. When it became evident that the gold was not available in the amounts estimated, the miners started moving north on the Fraser River. A few Chinese remained in the area. The area came into the hands of a man named Walker, who felt Emory Creek would become the head of riverboat navigation on the Fraser. Eventually, he sold the land to the Oppenheimer Brothers in early 1879. In the fall of 1879, Emory was chosen by the C.P.R. as the western terminus. In a short time it became Emory Creek. The town consisted of thirteen streets with its own newspaper, various shops, a brewery, nine saloons and a sawmill. When Yale was made the terminus, Emory was all but abandoned by 1885, with the completion of the railway. Today, it is an easily accessible treed campground with paved roads and flush outhouses.
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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.