North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park

An oxbow feature in the North Thompson River lowlands.

Note: There are no camping or day-use facilities provided at this park.

Established Date: April 30, 1996

Park Size: 30 hectares

Special Features:

• The oxbow fills in spring freshet and dries through the summer, to create a seasonal range of riparian habitats.

Special Notes:

• There are no facilities at this park as it is a riparian habitat and covered by water for approximately four (4) months of the year.

Please note: Any maps listed are for information only – they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location Map

24 km north of Kamloops off Westsyde Road. The park can only be accessed via private land. The closest communities to this park are Kamloops, Barriere and Clearwater.

• History: Established April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
• Conservation: The oxbow fills in spring freshet and dries through the summer, to create a seasonal range of riparian habitats.
• Wildlife: Rich oxbow, marsh and wetland habitat for waterfowl, otter and beaver. A migration stop for white pelican, tundra and trumpeter swan, migrating passerines and waterfowl. Possible chinook salmon spawning.

• Management Planning Information
• The approved North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park Management Direction Statement [PDF 195.24KB]

Canoeing

Fishing

Pets on Leash

Wildlife Viewing