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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

• Approved Management Direction Statement

230 km north of Kamloops on Hwy #5; the Park is located beside Hwy #5, on the North Thompson River, on the north boundary of the community of Blue River. The nearest communities, towns and cities are Blue River, Clearwater, Vavenby, McBride and Kamloops.

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

• History - The park was created on 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 Interim Management Direction Statement for Blue River - Black Spruce Park.
• Conservation - The park protects diverse wetland habitat that includes an extensive stand of black spruce, which is unique to the region. Noted for acidification of soils with associated plants: sundew, Labrador tea, sphagnum moss, and sundew. Also noted for moose calving, rearing and winter habitat as well as mule deer and black bear use in the spring. The area is important rainbow and bull trout spawning habitat, and chinook and coho juvenile salmon rearing habitat. The area is also used for nesting by Great Blue Heron. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them.
• Wildlife - Fish species include rainbow and bull trout, chinook and coho salmon. Noted habitat for moose, black bear, and mule deer. Bird species include great blue heron and a variety of waterfowl. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife.

• Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Never approach or feed bears or any wild animal. Make lots of noise when hiking where signs of bear are found.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	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.
	No firewood available.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming available.
	Canoe or kayak would be necessary to access the North Thompson River in this area. Always exercise caution when navigating the North Thompson River. Sweepers and log jams may not always be visible in advance.
	There are no boat launch facilities available at this park.
	Fish species include rainbow and bull trout, Chinook and Coho salmon. 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. 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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.