Denison-Bonneau Park
About this Park
Denison-Bonneau Park is located approximately 60 kilometres east of Vernon on a subalpine plateau above the Creighton Valley within the North Okanagan Regional District.
As a small backcountry park, Denison-Bonneau Park provides a unique opportunity for recreationalists to enjoy pristine subalpine lakes and vestiges of remaining old-growth forests in the Okanagan Highlands. Anglers are awarded with excellent fishing opportunities in both Denison Lake and Bonneau Lake, whereas day use hikers and self-sufficient backcountry campers can explore the park’s unique forested environment, geological features, and viewscapes.
The importance of Denison-Bonneau Park to First Nations has been further researched and the park continues to provide an important association to food, social and ceremonial harvesting activities of First Nations as well as preserving other important spiritual and cultural values.
Owing to the industrial land uses that have historically occurred outside of the park, such as logging and road building, the park assists greatly in providing habitat connectivity and refuge, especially in an era of climate change.
Primary access is a 2 kilometre hiking trail off of the Bonneau Lake Forest Service Road.
Special notes
- The Denison Lake Trail commences outside of the park and is managed cooperatively by the Vernon Outdoors Club, BC Parks and Sites and Trails BC.
Activities
- 4104:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 4104:Hiking There are hiking opportunities in this park.
- 4104:Fishing Fishing is available in this park.
- 4104: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.
Location
50.15742, -118.73908 · North Okanagan
