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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
As of June 6, 2008:
- The day-use, group site, boat launch and the Sunset View campground in Green Lake Provincial Park will be closed on June 11th and 12th to allow for the removal of hazard trees along the power lines.
- All other campgrounds and day-use areas will remain open in Green Lake Park.
Park
Info:
Green Lake is made up of 11 parcels of land. Six of these
parcels have developed facilities. The open rangeland and
mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical
of the Cariboo's landscape. Green Lake is one of the larger
bodies of water in the southern portion of the Cariboo. The
lake is about 14 km long averaging 1.5 km in width with an
irregular shoreline of approximately 57 km. The lake has a
low flushing rate and together with the chemical composition
of the warm shallow waters, creates the greenish hue giving
the lake its name.
Park
Size: 347
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
There
is a BC Parks information shelter, which provides information
on campground and picnic area locations and a sani-station,
located at the south end of the park. Access is approximately
16 km northeast of 70 Mile House off Hwy #97 along North
Bonaparte Road or approximately 18 km south of Hwy #24
at Lone Butte and follow the signs along Watch Lake Road.
The closest communities, towns and cities are 70 Mile
House, Lone Butte and 100 Mile House.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - Green Lake park was established in July of 1975 as an area of high recreational opportunity. Popular summer recreational activities include swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, and nature walks.
- Conservation - As one of the
largest water bodies in the southern part of the Cariboo Plateau,
Green Lake is a valuable fish and waterfowl habitat area. The low
fishing reate of this shallow lake maintains a high content of algae
and other micro-organisms, which along with the chemical composition
of the water itself, gives it the emerald green hue for which it
is known.
- Wildlife - The area is fairly abundant with moose and deer. Limited numbers of black bear, coyote, squirrels and marmots are also present. The west end of the lake attracts waterfowl as a nesting and migratory resting area. Owls and golden eagles can also be seen.
- 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.
Campsite
Reservations:
Campsite
reservations
are accepted at both Emerald Bay and Sunset View campgrounds,
which are located at opposite sides of Green Lake and first-come,
first-served sites are also available.
Group
Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or
group picnic site reservations are accepted at Sunset
View campground.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
G & P Kleenery Ltd
E-mail address: gpkleenery@telus.net
Phone: (250) 397-2523
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- This
park offers vehicle accessible campsites. Campsite
reservations are accepted at both Emerald Bay
and Sunset View campgrounds, which are located at
opposite sides of Green Lake. First-come, first-served
sites are also available at these campgrounds, as
well as, Arrowhead campground. Emerald Bay and Sunset
View are campgrounds nestled amongst the trees where
as Arrowhead consists of waterfront camping in a
fairly open area.
- Emerald
Bay campground has 51 sites, a few of which are
double sites. Many of the sites are long and spacious.
Sunset View has 54 sites, a few of which are also
double sites. Arrowhead has 16 high density sites
that are smaller than at the other campgrounds.
However, large rigs may still fit in some of these
sites. There is room for extra vehicles at the larger
sites.
- If
there is no staff at the campground upon arrival,
choose a site and pay later. Staff will be at the
campground at least once a day during the camping
season. There is a telephone located at the Sunset
View Campground and the closest store is at Little
Horse Lake Lodge near Emerald Bay or at 70 Mile
House.
- If
you are unsure of the specific campground locations,
refer to the site map for further information.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
BC
Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only):
$7.50 per senior's couple/night
Hours
of Operation - All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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Campground
gates are closed during off-season. |
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Arrowhead campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
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Emerald Bay campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
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Sunset View campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
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Arrowhead campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
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Emerald Bay campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
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Sunset View campground |
May
15 - September 30 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
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Emerald Bay campground |
May
18 - September 4 |
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Sunset View campground |
May
18 - September 4 |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
Arrowhead
= 16
Emerald Bay = 51
Sunset View = 54 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Emerald
Bay = 26
Sunset View = 15 |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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There
are group campsites at Sunset View campground consisting
of 4 areas that can each hold between 4-5 parties.
Click here
for reservation information.
Group
Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
Youth
Group
Camping Fee: $50.00 per group / night
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Picnic/day-use
areas are located at Blue Spring, Little
Arrowhead, Emerald Bay, and Sunset View. Day use areas
at Sunset View and Emerald Bay also feature picnic
shelters.
Blue Spring, Little Arrowhead, and Sunset View have
a locked gate between 10pm and 8am.
Group
Picnicking Fee: $35.00 per group
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The
outhouses at Emerald Bay and Sunset View are wheelchair
accessible.
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Cold
water taps and handpumps are located throughout the
park. Taps are shut off during the off-season. There
are no hose hookups for campers/trailers.
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This
park only has pit toilets located throughout the campgrounds
and day use areas. A flush toilet building is located
at the sani-station building. |
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No
showers.
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A
sani-station/dump is available during the collecting
season. The
sani-station/dump facilities are located at the
junction of North Green Lake Road and North Bonaparte
Road, 12 km west of Sunset View campground and 18
km southwest of Emerald Bay.Sani-station
Use Fee: $2.00 per discharge
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Firewood can be purchased from
the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you may
bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally
and may vary. 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. Limited
burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and
some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared
to bring a portable stove for cooking.
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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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There
is a self-guided 1km interpretative trail at Sunset
View campground. 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.
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Big
Toy playground equipment is located at Sunset View and
Emerald Bay campgrounds. Horseshoe pits are available
in all three campgrounds. Please bring your own horseshoes.
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. There
are good sand/pebble beaches and shallow, warm, roped
off areas of water for swimming at all day use and campground
areas in the park.
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Powerboating
is popular on the lake, water-skiing conditions are
ideal. Canoeing or kayaking is not recommended due to
the high winds that arise on the large lake.
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Two
paved, single-boat launches are located in the park;
on the southside at Sunset View campground and on the
north side at Little Arrowhead picnic site. There is
a parking area for vehicle/boat trailer at both places.
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An
annual restocking program of Rainbow Trout provides
fair to good fishing opportunities. Locally, fishing
is best described as challenging. Try a dark flatfish
lure. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia
must have an appropriate
licence.
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There
are numerous cattle trails in the area outside the park
which can be used for cycling. Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding, except under permit
at Emerald Bay..
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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 bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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There
are waterskiing opportunities at Green Lake. |
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No
hunting allowed in the park.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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