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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
The park's landscapes vary from dramatic mountains and alpine
lakes in the south, to gentler volcanic hills and lava formations,
to the flat, forested Chilcotin Plateau in the north.
The spectacular scenery in the south makes it a popular destination
for horseback riding, backpacking, hunting, wildlife viewing,
and mountaineering. Because of the park's remoteness, visitors
must be experienced in backcountry travel and completely self-sufficient.
This park teems with wildlife; you might see mountain goats,
California bighorn sheep, moose or predators such as wolves,
black and grizzly bears. Please do not stress them by approaching
closely.

Park
Size: 65,982
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Although
Big Creek Park is located only 100 km south-west of Williams
Lake as the crow flies, there is no road access to the park
boundary. Two routes link to trails into the park. They follow
logging roads, so watch for industrial traffic and use headlights.
Roads become very slippery when wet: four-wheel drive, shovel
and tire chains are recommended.
Southern
route:
To access hiking and horse trails at Relay Creek and Tyaughton
Creek: drive approximately 69km on Carpenter Lake Road west
of Lillooet. Turn right on Marshall Lake Road. Zero odometer
here. Stay left at 3km. At 11.6km, stay right on to the Mud
Creek Main Road.14.8km, cross bridge. 17.5km, stay left. 24.5km,
stay left. 25.6km, cross bridge. 29.6km, stay right. 36km,
cross bridge. 36.8km, stay right. 41.2km, turn left onto the
Mud Creek Paradise Creek Road. Drive down the hill
to 43km, Tyaughton Creek Forest Recreation Site. Turn right
just past the recreation site. Do not take trailers onto this
road. This road is not maintained and may be washed out at
any point, proceed with caution. 52.7km, stay left. 54.3km,
stay left. 54.9km, stay left. 57.2km, stay left. 57.7km, cross
small creek at the edge of a logging landing. It is not recommended
taking 2 wheel drive vehicles beyond this point. 64.7km, stay
left. 65km, drive past the old mining camp. 66.3km, Relay
Creek Forest Service Recreation Site.
Northern
route:
Few park visitors use this access. However, there is a rough
trail that parallels Big Creek, and which is best suited for
horseback riding. Follow the logging road (2000 road) that
leaves Highway 20 at Riske Creek. Travel to approximately
51km, turn left onto the 2400 road. Stay on this road until
you reach a green gate. Park here, follow the road approximately
2.5km past the gate, turn right and follow the old road/trail
to Lorna Lake and the Dil-Dil Plateau.
Maps:
1:50,000 topographic maps of the park are available at most
map retailers: 92-O/2, 92-O/3, 92-O/6, and 92-O/7.
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.
- Location
Map

Nature
& Culture:
History
Cultural
Heritage
Conservation
Wildlife
Visitor
Safety:
- The
trails of Big Creek Park are unmaintained and most are
rough. Creek crossings may be impossible during high
water. This is a remote wilderness. Tell a reliable
person of your trip plans and your expected return time.
- Grizzly
bears inhabit the park. Please read and follow all precautions
for safe travel in grizzly country.
- Accessing
the park involves travel on active logging roads. Drive
at your own risk. Roads become very slippery following
rain, and washouts may result. Please use headlights
at all times, and carry chains and a shovel even during
summer. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
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.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness,
backcountry and walk-in camping is allowed, but
no facilities are provided.
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There
are no group campsites available at this park.
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There
are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Water
is plentiful in most parts of Big Creek Park.
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No
toilets at this park. |
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There
are no shower facilities at this park.
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There
are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.
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Campfires
are permitted. However, no firewood is provided. To
preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather
firewood from the area around your campsite. Dead wood
is an important habitat element for many plants and
animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You
can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your
campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove
for cooking.
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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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Owing
to the area's extensive history of recreational use,
there is a large network of unmaintained trails. Hiking
and horse trails may be used to access the park via
Relay Creek and Tyaughton Creek. Trails are unmarked
and usually very wet.
For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey
posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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There
is no playground at this park. |
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There
are no swimming opportunities at this park.
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There
are no canoeing/kayaking opportunities at this park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Fish
for rainbow trout in Lorna Lake or Big Creek. It
is not an exceptional fishery, as the water is cloudy.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must
have an appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is a popular activity in this park.
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Big
Creek Park is a popular destination for horseback riding,
but because of the park's remoteness, visitors must
be experienced in backcountry travel and completely
self-sufficient. Please use only weed-free pelleted
feed for horses, since import of weeds is a major concern
in the Protected Area.
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If
you must bring your dog to Big Creek Park, it must be
under control at all times. It is illegal to allow your
dog to harass wildlife or livestock. You are responsible
for its behaviour and must dispose of its 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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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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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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This
provincial park is open to hunting. Hunting
with horses is also permitted in this park. See
section on horseback riding in the park.
Please refer to the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more details.
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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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