Oregon Jack Provincial Park

• April 6, 2020

  This park is a day-use area, only – no camping is permitted at any time of the year

This park protects a spectacular limestone canyon and falls (the Notch) on Oregon Jack Creek, as well as wetlands above the falls. This area is very significant for historic First Nations use.

Please note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided.

Special Features

This park protects the geological features, wetlands, upland forest habitats and cultural features associated with this area.

Park Size: 233 hectares
Date Established: April 30, 1996

Stay Safe

• This is a wilderness area with limited patrols by Park Ranger staff.
• Water taken from local creeks or streams should be treated or filtered before consuming.
• There are no developed trails. Visitors hiking in the area should have good route finding skills. Hikers should be prepared for map-and-compass orienteering.

Location Map

25 km southwest of Cache Creek. Access is from TransCanada Hwy # 1, 17 km south of Cache Creek, turn onto the Hat Creek Rd. Follow this road, which bisects the park, for approximately 12 km.

• History: Established on April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
• Cultural Heritage: This location, with its waterfall and high limestone cliffs, has long been an important area for native ceremonial, spiritual and sustenance activities. Rock pictographs and culturally modified trees are located within the park. The park also contains the culturally significant 3 Sisters rock shelter. Please do not touch any pictographs as the natural oils on your skin will cause deterioration of the colour pigments.
• Conservation: Oregon Jack Provincial Park protects the limestone canyon and falls on Oregon Jack Creek. Old-growth Douglas fir grows on the steep north slopes, with wetlands and aspen stands along the creek above the Notch.
• Wildlife: The area is noted for black bears throughout the park, and both moose and waterfowl in the marsh wetlands of the western section of the park.

• Management Planning Information
• Approved Management Direction Statement

Hunting

Pets on Leash

Campfires