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North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park
About This Park

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.
- 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.
Location and Maps
Please note: Any maps listed are for information only – they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
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.
Nature and Culture
- 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
- Management Planning Information
- The approved North Thompson Oxbows Jensen Island Provincial Park Management Direction Statement [PDF 195.24KB]
Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing
Canoeing permitted but no access through adjacent private land.

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.

Wildlife Viewing
There are wildlife viewing opportunities from Highway 5 (Yellowhead) and from Westsyde Road. Surrounding private land limits access to this park.