This park was designated to protect a distinctive grassland ecosystem and maintain essential habitat for known blue provincially listed species-at-risk, including blue listed bighorn sheep.
Hazards exist along the Kettle River, including Cascade Falls, located approximately 5 kilometres downstream of Gilpin Grasslands Park. Park users intending on river travel are advised to become familiar with river conditions, safe river exit locations, and to plan accordingly.
Hazards exist along the Kettle River, including Cascade Falls, located approximately 5 kilometres downstream of Gilpin Grasslands Park. Park users intending on river travel are advised to become familiar with river conditions, safe river exit locations, and to plan accordingly.
All trails are open to bicycles. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. Please stay on established trails.
For details on e-biking within Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park, see the e-biking section.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Hunting allowed in the park during an open season as specified under the Wildlife Act . Please check the BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information
Gilpin Grasslands Park was designated as a Provincial park in May 2007. It is located 9 km east of the municipality of Grand Forks, and encompasses the grassland hills on the north side, and the Kettle River on the south side of Highway #3.
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.