Steelhead Provincial Park Explained

Steelhead Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:British Columbia
Relief:yes
Map Width:200
Map Alt:A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
Location:British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Kamloops
Coordinates:50.7528°N -120.8703°W
Area Km2:0.38
Governing Body:BC Parks

Steelhead Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Thompson Country region of south central British Columbia, Canada. The facility is at the west end of Kamloops Lake near the town of Savona. On BC Highway 1, the locality is by road about 38km (24miles) east of Cache Creek and 45km (28miles) west of Kamloops.

Established in 1993, Steelhead (Sk'emqin) Park is on land that holds significant archeological value. The site had been used by the Secwepemc people for 7,000 to 10,000 years, and in more recent history was the site of a pioneer homestead, ferry landing, and stagecoach depot. A few historical buildings and a cemetery can be found within the park boundaries.

The facility has 44 campsites (10 having water and power connections), picnic tables, showers, and flush toilets. The 38ha setting offers mountain and lake views and fishing. The park is open from May 1 until October 12.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steelhead Park . bcparks.ca.