Upper Adams River Park
About this Park
Upper Adams River Park protects 65 km of large river floodplain. This park protects a very old, undisturbed forest with abundant lichens north of TumTum Lake. There is a high diversity of associated species, as well as extensive habitat for sockeye, chinook and coho salmon.
Location notes
The park is a very long, narrow strip that roughly follows the Upper Adams River and protects the riparian area on both sides of the river, from the north end of Adams Lake to a point north of Tum Tum Lake.
Three routes, all gravel logging roads, access this area:
- from Highway 5 south of Barriere, via Agate Bay Road and along the west side and northern end of Adams Lake (80 km).
- from Trans Canada Highway 1 at Squilax to Adams Lake roads (95 km).
- from Highway 5 at Vavenby, via logging roads (30 km).
Use caution when traveling on logging roads. This is an active logging area.
The nearest communities are Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, Vavenby and Little Fort. The closest public telephone is at Vavenby Store, approximately 30 km away.
Activities
- 9698:Fishing This river contains rainbow trout, bull trout, and white fish.
- 9698:Wildlife viewing There are wildlife viewing opportunities in this park.
- 9698: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.
- 9698: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.
Facilities
- 9698:Pit or flush toilets This park only has user maintained pit toilets, no flush toilets.
- 9698:Boat launch There is no boat launch, but there is opportunity to launch small car top boats.
Location
51.68646, -119.22265 · Thompson Northern Forests
