Park overview
An area of large, undisturbed, floodplain islands in the North Thompson River, containing braided channels, sand-bars and river-bank. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided here.
Special Features:
This park protects large undisturbed islands, associated braided channels and sand bars, including river bank in the North Thompson River Floodplain.
Park Size: 78.6 hectares
Special Notes:
- Access to this park is only by boat or canoe.
Advisories
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets/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.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the B.C. Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.
Maps and location
85 km north of Kamloops on Hwy #5; the Park is located adjacent to Hwy #5, in the North Thompson River; access by boat only.
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Park details
- Date established: April 30, 1996
- Size: 78.6 hectares
Nature and culture
- History – Established April 30, 1996.
- Cultural Heritage – Remnants of Hudson Bay Company trail nearby on east side of North Thompson River.
- Conservation – Contains cottonwood, hybrid spruce, willow, red ozier dogwood, black twinberry, hazelnut, carex.
- Wildlife – Fish species in the North Thompson River include rainbow trout, salmon, dolly varden.
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.