Cedar Point Park
About this Park
Cedar Point Park is situated on Quesnel Lake, six kilometres from the town of Likely. Old-growth cedars are located throughout the park including the campground area.
Quesnel Lake offers spectacular scenery and excellent swimming, boating and fishing. The park has a unique outdoor mining museum featuring mock shafts, adits (horizontal entries to a mine) and old machinery.
Special notes
Class C Park
Cedar Point Park is a Class “C” park and operated by a board from Likely. This park is occupied year-round by a member of the board.
Class C parks are established by order in council Class C parks differ from Class A parks in that a Class C park must be managed by a local board appointed by the minister. They are generally small parks providing local recreational amenities.
For more information regarding Cedar Point Class C Park, please contact the park attendant Robert Petryshen at: 250-790-2328, email cedarpointpark@outlook.com or visit the Cedar Point Park Facebook page.
Please note that firewood is now available for $5/bundle. There are also pay-per-use showers on site, and a functioning phone booth for local calls. For those looking to store vehicles or boat trailers in the park, there is now a $5/day storage fee.
Location notes
Drive to Likely via 150 Mile House (120km northeast) or via McLeese Lake (about 120km due east) off Hwy 97. The park is 6km beyond Likely. The closest communities are Likely, Horsefly and Williams Lake.
Activities
- 135:Hiking There are some short trails along a creek and along the beach at low water. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 135:Canoeing Quesnel Lake is very large and offers opportunities for short or multi-day paddling trips. Being a large lake, it is subject to strong winds and big waves, so keep your eyes on the weather, stay close to shore and always wear a personal flotation device. White water kayaking on the nearby Cariboo and Quesnel Rivers is also popular.
- 135:Fishing There are excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, char and kokanee in Quesnel Lake at this park. Licences can be bought in Likely.
- 135:Swimming There is a sandy beach just outside of the park on Quesnel Lake that is popular with swimmers. Please note: there is a small current on this part of the lake.
- 135:Pets on leash Pets and 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.
- 135:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways, and bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Cedar Point Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 135:Waterskiing People can waterski on Quesnel Lake. There is no maximum boat motor size.
- 135:Kayaking Quesnel Lake is very large and offers opportunities for short or multi-day paddling trips. Being a large lake, it is subject to strong winds and big waves, so keep your eyes on the weather, stay close to shore and always wear a personal flotation device. White water kayaking on the nearby Cariboo and Quesnel Rivers is also popular.
Facilities
- 135:Picnic areas There is a lakeside day-use picnic area with tables, public dock and play area adjacent to the park.
- 135:Pit or flush toilets Only pit toilets available. They are located throughout the campground and near the ball diamond.
- 135:Drinking water Cold water taps are located throughout the park. They do not have hose hook-ups for campers or trailers. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
- 135:Playground This park has a playground. There are swings and an adventure playground by the ball diamond and swings by the beach. These are grassy play areas.
- 135:Boat launch A single-wide public boat launch is located right next to the park. This boat launch is not paved and has a fairly steep drop off. There is a parking area for vehicles and boat trailers and it is possible to leave them there overnight. However, boats should not be left in the water or beached overnight. Be cautious of the electrical cables nearby, especially in high water when the cables are underwater.
- 135:Sani-station A sani-station dump is available during the collecting season. A small fee is charged for the service.
- 135:Campfires Firewood is provided and included in your overnight camping fee. There is also a fire ring in the day-use area for campfires.To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. 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.
Location
52.57695, -121.53770 · Bowron-Cariboo
