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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:This
park protects a combination of wetland and upland on sandy
fluvial-glacial
soils along the lower stretches of Blue River. Dry lodgepole
pine forest type, uncommon in the North Thompson valley is
represented. This park also protects a very unusual association
of Vaccinium myrtiloides with lodgepole pine. Note that no camping or day-use
facilities are provided here.
Park
Size: 26.4
hectares
Management
Planning:
Management Planning
Information
Location:
230 km
north of Kamloops on Hwy # 5; the park is located near
Hwy # 5, in the community of Blue River. The nearest
communities, towns and cities are Blue River, Clearwater,
Vavenby and Kamloops.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - The park was
created April 30, 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the
Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. The park will be managed
according to the Interim Management Direction Statement for Blue
River Pine Park.
- Conservation -The park protects dry lodgepole pine forest, uncommon in the North Thompson valley, and also contains Douglas-fir and white pine. Contains a very unusual association of Vaccinium myrtiloides with lodgepole pine and significant ground lichens.
Wild berries make this a noted summer habitat for black bear.
- Wildlife - Black bear summer habitat.
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
No camping at this park.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No
firewood available.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times. 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. |
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There is no viewing platform but bird viewing opportunities.
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Snowshoeing popular. Locally maintained ski trails.
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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