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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

• Approved Management Direction Statement

• Location Map

Situated 40 km west of Cache Creek. To access the park, drive north from Cache Creek along Hwy # 97, west along Hwy # 99, then south along the Hat Creek road, turn left on Road 463 and follow the logging roads. Visitors should have access to a BC backroads map as there are numerous logging roads in the area. There is no road access to the lake. The nearest community, town or city is Cache Creek.

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
• Location Map

• History - The park was established on 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 Bedard Aspen Park.
• Conservation - The park encompasses Bedard Lake, a lake perched above a large area of slope instability. The combination of the small lake, rich in insects and crustaceans, and deciduous forest and distinctive landforms gives this site high biological diversity. The slopes and flats below are dominated by aspen and willow with some old growth fir and spruce. Many willows are over 25 cm. in diameter which is unusual. Moose and many bird species such as Tree Swallow, Common Loon and Ruffed Grouse reside in the area. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle access camping facilities are provided at this park.
	There is no designated wilderness backcountry camping. If you are camping in the park, please ensure no-impact camping is practiced.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Water taken from local creeks or streams should be treated, boiled or filtered before consuming.
	There are no toilet facilities. Visitors should exercise proper backcountry sanitation procedures when no facilities are available. Deposit human waste in cat holes. Cat holes are 6 to 8 inches deep and should be located at least 100 feet from any water source. Thoroughly cover and disguise cat holes when finished. Bury toilet paper as well. Do not burn it.
	There are no showers at this park.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	No firewood is available and no fire rings are installed. 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..
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There is one trail providing access to the lake, which is about a 5 minute hike. There are no designated trails. Lower ridges in the area provide easy walking.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	The lake is very small and not well suited for canoeing or kayaking.
	There are no boat launch facilities available at this park.
	There are rainbow trout in the lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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. 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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. For more information, check the Hunting and Trapping regulations. Exempt from the No Hunting, No Shooting Restrictions within 400 metres of the center of park roads.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.