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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Granby Provincial Park is a wilderness area
popular with hunters, horseback riders and snowmobilers.
It is one of
the last intact watersheds in the Southern Interior and access
is limited. The lower forested drainage of this park includes
old-growth stands of cedar and hemlock forest. The lower
elevation forests offer hiking and fishing for experienced
hikers with good outdoor skills while the grassy meadows
at higher elevations offer year round recreational opportunities
and form high quality grizzly habitat. An existing communications
site access road permits access to the top of Mount Scaia
along Galloping Creek. There are no regular ranger patrols
within the park. Natural Feature: The intact watershed of
the Granby River is a unique feature in the heavily developed
Southern Interior. The grassland meadows from an old burn
are rare and is valuable as habitat for grizzly bear, deer
and elk.

Park
Size: 40,845
ha
Special
Notes:
- Off-road
vehicles are prohibited in the park from June to October.
- There
are no regular ranger patrols within the park. Visitors must
be self contained and prepared to wait for help in the event
of emergency.
Management
Planning:
Location:
Within
the Kootenay-Okanagan Boundary area, this park is located
approximately 135 km east of Vernon or 65 km north
of Grand Forks. The closest communities, towns and cities
are Grand Forks, Lumby, Nakusp and Christina Lake.
Access
to the north end of the park is by road off of Highway
#6 between Cherryville and Needles. Park visitors should
turn south off Highway 6 onto the Mount Scaia Road, 10
km
west of Needles. The gravel surfaced Mount Scaia Road is
approximately 23 km long and terminates within Granby Provincial
Park.
Access
to the south end of the park is by road off of Highway
#3 in Grandforks. Visitors should turn north
on North Fork
Road. There is 20 km of pavement and 65 km of gravel
with the road ending 4 km from Granby Park Boundary. The
Bluejoint
Lookout road provides access to a trail that leads up
to Bluejoint Mountain at the edge of the park.
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:
- Cultural Heritage - The mining history of the Boundary region is evident in the park. The Rawhide Trail from Lightening Peak to Edgewood was used for transporting ore from mines located in the northwest corner of the park. The Height of Land Trail received use as a stagecoach and mail delivery route. First Nations use is also evident on the trail along the Granby River and in the presence of culturally modified trees.
- Conservation - This pristine park encompasses
the headwaters of the Granby River and several adjacent basins. The
long, narrow valley is the last large, unroaded drainage in the Southern
Interior. Its lower forested drainage includes old-growth stands
of cedar and hemlock forest. Extensive rolling alpine and subalpine
meadows are protected at higher elevations. These landscapes combine
to form excellent habitat for deer and elk. Dragon Flats grassland
meadow complex is very unique. One red-listed plant is present, the
Nettle-leaved giant hyssop.
- Wildlife - The park protects some of the best grizzly bear habitat in the southern Monashee Mountains. The steep valley and adjacent drainages are habitat for mountain goats. Cougar, lynx and bobcat are also found in the park. Wolverine and martin round out the list of predators. The red-listed speckled dace is a fish species found only in the Kettle and Granby River drainages.
- 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.
All walk-in/backcountry campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. For parks
that accept reservations or
information on the reservation service, click
here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.

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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness
camping is allowed, no developed sites, open year
round, but no facilities are provided.
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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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Water from streams and lakes in the park must be treated
by boiling, using iodine pills or filtering.
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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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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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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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The
value of Granby Provincial Park lies in its lack
of development. This wilderness character is evident
in the trail system, resulting in challenging yet
rewarding hiking experiences. Trails within the park
are unmarked and may be overgrown or in disrepair.
See below for trail descriptions. These descriptions
are not meant to be used for navigation. Click for
more detailed trail information.
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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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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia. There is no designated trails in
this park.
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Horseback riding is permitted. July and August, the
best season for wildflower viewing, is a popular time
for riding. In the Galloping Hills area, riding is
easy with access to the alpine possible in 15-20 minutes
of riding. Please stay on existing trails through the
Dragon Flats area to minimize impacts on the grassland
meadows.
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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
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There is no viewing platform but the
wide open ridges and rolling meadows in the northern portion of the park
provide spectacular views of the Granby drainage and surrounding Monashee
Mountains. Wildflowers abound in the meadows and there are also opportunities
for wildlife viewing. The open terrain and healthy grizzly population allow
for relatively safe viewing. Raptors are common as well.

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There are backcountry
skiing and snowshoeing opportunities in the Galloping Hills, though
access is difficult.
The alpine and sub-alpine terrain of the Galloping Hills, Gunwad Mountain,
Bluejoint and Lightning Peaks provides family-oriented and touring snowmobile
opportunities. There is limited opportunity for steep hill climbs due to
the nature of the rolling meadows. Several organized snowmobile clubs use
the area and have cabins outside the park. Snowmobilers must be self-contained
and carry the appropriate avalanche safety equipment. Early spring (February,
March, and April) is a popular time for snowmobiling since the snowpack is
very deep by then and more of the park is accessible. Avoid north facing
slopes as they are likely sites for grizzly dens which should not be disturbed.
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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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The
park is open to hunting except for moose and grizzly bear. Check the
BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
The park is usually busiest in the first two weeks of September during
the four-point mule deer season. Horses are permitted, ATVs prohibited.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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There
are two known cabins in the park. A former Ministry of Forests patrol
cabin is located between Mount Young and Mount Gunwad. The cabin is
reported to be in good condition though it should not be relied upon
for shelter. The Hopp cabin, located in upper Salley Creek is an old
dilapidated cabin that cannot be used. Other cabins found in the park
are the private property of guide/outfitters operating in the park.
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