Finn Creek Park | BC Parks

Park overview

This park includes the braided lower Finn Creek, a deep meandering channel, and islands in the North Thompson River. No camping or day-use facilities are provided here.

There are high values for chinook, coho and bull trout spawning. The park offers grizzly bear and moose habitat and has potential for many bird species.

Advisories

Safety info

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

Activities

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Canoeing

A canoe or kayak is necessary to access the North Thompson River in this area. Always exercise caution when navigating the North Thompson River. Sweepers and log jams may not always be visible in advance.

Fishing

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform but the park is a good spot for viewing spawning chinook and other wildlife. Approximately 3 km from the park, the local regional district has a day use area that offers a viewing platform overlooking a spectacular river feature.

Pets on leash

You are responsible for behaviour of pets and domestic animals 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.

Winter recreation

Backcountry skiing and snowshoeing are permitted but there are no maintained trails. Snowmobiling is only permitted on the pipeline right-of-way.

The park is located on the North Thompson River, approximately 70 kilometres northeast of the town of Clearwater. The closest communities are Clearwater, Blue River and Kamloops.

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Park details

Date established: April 30, 1996
Size: 380 hectares

Nature and culture

History

The park was created as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan. It was established April 30, 1996.

Cultural Heritage

Old Hwy 5 along the west side of the park, with old homesites. Pinkie Peak adjacent to east park boundary was used by surveyors as a lookout point up and down the valley.

Conservation

The park features the braided meandering channel of Finn Creek, and a portion of the North Thompson River which contains some islands. Cottonwoods, cedars, hybrid spruce and birch along the wetter bottomlands exist in the park. The park protects important spawning habitat for bull trout, coho and chinook salmon. It is also an excellent year-round moose habitat.

Wildlife

Noted habitat for moose and a variety of bird species. Fish species include bull trout, chinook and coho salmon.

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.