Park overview
Park Status: Class A provincial park
Representation
These two watersheds together protect under-represented stands of interior Douglas fir old growth forest. It represents a unique range of very dry forest types in rugged, steep terrain with delicate riparian areas. It contains a gradient from ESSF parkland down to river valley.
Values
Includes a complete and undisturbed watershed (Antoine Creek) and the upper elevations of Fred Creek. It contains critical wildlife winter and spring range. It offers a wilderness recreation experience and contains numerous signs and artefacts of First Nations traditional use. Further values common to both watersheds include:
- Under-represented ecosystems with developed structural characteristics.
- Location at western limit of ponderosa pine zone.
- Fossil site.
- Known occurrences of blue listed species: fisher, California bighorn sheep, rubber boa, peregrine falcon.
- Habitat for grizzly bear, wolves and cougar.
- Migration corridors for goats and mule deer, critical winter and spring range.
- Harlequin duck nesting and rearing.
- Downstream fisheries including salmon spawning grounds.
- Rugged backcountry recreation and tourism and wildlife viewing potential.
- Numerous signs and artefacts of traditional aboriginal use and residence.
Advisories
Activities
Backcountry areas are rarely suited for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. Visitors are responsible for the behavior of pets and domestic animals and must dispose of their excrement.
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis for regulations.
Maps and location
- This park is located approximately 25 km northwest of Lillooet.
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Park details
- Date established: June 3, 2010
- Size: 8230 hectares
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.