Park overview
Momich Lakes Park is a popular park for fishing, swimming and boating. It is located east of the northern end of Adams Lake, approximately 110 km northeast of Kamloops.
The park protects the most northerly occurrence of western larch in the province, as well as winter ranges for moose and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and native stocks of trout and other fish species are present in the Momich River.
Advisories
Dates of operation
The park is open year-round
- Facility type
- Frontcountry camping
- Number of campsites
- Vehicle-accessible sites: 20
- Main operating season
- 2024: year-round
- Winter season
- Not known
Safety info
- Adams is a large lake, and subject to gusts of strong wind. Note that there are few pullouts available during the high water of May and June.
- Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.
Special notes
- The nearest public telephone is at Vavenby Store, approximately 60 km away by forest service road.
- Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching, and after removing it from the lake.
Camping
At Momich River campground there are approximately 20 sites available for vehicle-accessible camping.
Facilities
No firewood is provided. Some fire rings are available. The gathering of firewood in a park is illegal, so fires should only be used for emergency drying and warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking. Campfires are not permitted on the beach below the high water mark.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
Activities
There are sandy and pebble beaches at the east end of Momich Lake and where Momich River enters Adams Lake. There are no roped off swimming areas in this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Canoeing and kayaking are popular. There is a popular meandering route through the large wetland connecting Momich and Little Momich Lakes.
Kokanee, rainbow, and lake trout can be found here.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and 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.
Cycling is permitted, though there are no designated trails.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Momich Lakes Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
Check the B.C. Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis for seasons and closures.
Many winter activities are permitted, but no facilities are provided. There are ice-fishing opportunities in this park.
Three routes, all gravel logging roads, can access this area.
- From Hwy 5 south of Barriere, via Agate Bay Road and along the west side and northern end of Adams Lake (80 km).
- From TransCanada Hwy 1 at Squilax to Adams Lake roads (95 km).
- From Hwy 5 at Vavenby, via logging roads (60 km).
Nearest towns include Chase, Scotch Creek, Kamloops, Vavenby, Clearwater.
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Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: April 30, 1996
- Size: 1,605 hectares
Nature and culture
History
Established 1996
Cultural Heritage
Indigenous presence in the area is confirmed by the many culturally-modified trees and evidence of pit houses. An abandoned logging camp is situated behind the beach on Momich Lake.
Conservation
The park encompasses frontage on Adams Lake, three small lakes, associated wetlands, the Momich River and its flood plain. The park protects the most northerly occurrence of western larch in the province, as well as winter ranges for moose and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and native stocks of trout and other fish species are present in the Momich River.
Wildlife
Wildlife viewing opportunities for beaver, muskrat, osprey, moose, mule deer and black bear.
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.