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Park Info:

A chain of large and small lakes, potholes and wetlands in a forested setting in the upper Emar Creek watershed, offering small, user-maintained, wilderness campsites, and a circular canoe route with short portages.

Park Size: 1,604 hectares

Special Notes:

The park is a wilderness area that is not regularly serviced or patrolled. Visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for user-maintained wilderness camping.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Location Map

100 km north of Kamloops and 20 km west of Little Fort along Hwy #24.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Portage Route Map (130 KB PDF)
Location Map

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 Management Direction Statement for Emar Lakes Park.
Cultural Heritage - The Hudson's Bay Company Brigade Trail has been identified near Jim and Richard Lakes (the trail may be given a Heritage Trail designation). There is evidence for possible traditional native use in the area.
Conservation - The park encompasses a small chain of lakes and surrounding forested plateau in the upper Emar Creek drainage. Protection to lodgepole pine, mixed spruce/pine stands and aspen groves is ensured along with important habitat for wildlife.
Wildlife - Habitat for moose, Black Tern, Common Loon, Ruffed Grouse, and Great Horned Owl.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	User-maintained wilderness sites are located at the northeast and northwest corners of Janice (Long Island) Lake. There is a pit toilet and two rustic picnic tables at the northeast site. Note that the resort at the northwest end of the lake is privately owned.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Fire rings at Janice Lake site only; no firewood is provided. 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 are primitive trails between the lakes as part of the canoe route.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	A circular canoe route with short portages on brushed-out (user-maintained) trails.
	Car top only launching area at Janice (Long Island) Lake.
	This lake chain contains rainbow trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	There is no viewing platform but there are excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
	There are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities in this park but there are no maintained winter trails.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	There is a resort at the northwest end of the lake which is privately owned. No cabins, yurts or lodges are for public use.