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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Jackman Flats Provincial Park is a product of ice and wind. At the end of the last ice age, some 11,000 years ago, winds from the main trench of the Fraser River and from, what is now, Kinbasket Lake, deposited vast quantities of sand in the Jackman Flats area. This created an ecosystem considered unique in British Columbia. Rare plant communities and shifting sand dune structures now exist in this rather small park.

Excellent recreational opportunities have been enjoyed by Robson Valley residents for many years in this special area. Unregulated motorized use, primarily from all terrain vehicles, has had a devastating effect on not only the rare plant communities but on the structural integrity of the sand dunes. The uniqueness of Jackman Flats can be quickly appreciated when one considers that one plant community, Juniperus-Stereocaulon, is found nowhere else in British Columbia.

An extremely dry area, where drought conditions generally exist through the summer season, Jackman Flats is vulnerable to excessive recreation use. Hiking, and cross-country skiing are permitted on existing trails only. Excellent opportunities exist for bird watching and plant identification. The parks most prominent residents are the variety of lichen species that dominate the landscape. The fragile nature, distribution and abundance of these lichens can be preserved by staying on designated trails. Remember, to collect or damage any natural object in a provincial park is illegal. Tread lightly and enjoy one of BC Parks most unique landscapes.

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Park Size: 615 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Location:

Jackman Flats Provincial park is located 10 km north of Valemount, on Highway 5, minutes from Mount Robson Provincial Park.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife


    • Visitor Safety:

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

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    Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
    group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.     No camping at this park.

    Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

    Contact Information:

    Design By Nature Park Services
    Email address: designbynature@telus.net

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
    wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

    No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
    group camping - 15 or more campers

    No group campsites.
    picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

    This park has a day-use/picnic area. An information kiosk, pit toilet, picnic table and garbage can are located in the parking lot on Highway 5. The trails, due to their sandy composition, are not recommended for wheelchair access. An old road, located at the south end of the parking lot, is suitable for wheelchair use and offers good views of the area.

    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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    drinking water

    Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
    toilets

    This park has one pit toilet located in the parking lot on Highway 5.
    showers

    No showers.
    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    No sani-station/dump facilities.
    firewood, campfires

    Campfires are not permitted.
    There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
    interpretive, educational programs

    There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park. Self-guided interpretive signs on some trails.

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    walking, hiking trails

    For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Look but don’t damage natural objects. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. The fragile ecosystem will be seriously damaged if people or domestic animals go off the trail.
    playgrounds

    This park does not have a playground.
    swimming

    No swimming.
    canoeing, kayaking

    There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
    power boats, boat launch

    This park does not have a boat launch.
    fishing

    There are no opportunities for fishing in this park.
    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Cycling is not permitted.
    horses, horseback riding

    Horses and /or horseback riding is permitted.
    pets, domestic animals in parks

    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.
    wildlife viewing

    There is no viewing platform at this park but visitors have the opportunity to take short walks geared to viewing the unique plant species, or take longer hikes through a variety of sand dune terrains. The park is home to mammals such as moose, deer, coyotes, and martens. Close to 40 species of birds have been positively identified in the park.

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    winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

    There are cross-country ski opportunities in the park; use the Hiking trail map as shown on the park brochure. Trails are track set by the Valemount Cross-Country Ski Club.

    scuba, snorkelling

    No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
    windsurfing

    No windsurfing opportunities.
    waterskiing

    No waterskiing opportunities.
    hunting

    No hunting in the park.
    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.
    cabins, yurts, lodges

    No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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