Yard Creek Provincial Park

Yard Creek Park Campground
Map showing the location of Yard Creek Park Campground
Map showing the location of Yard Creek Park Campground
Location of Yard Creek Provincial Park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest citySicamous
Coordinates50°54′0″N 118°48′47″W / 50.90000°N 118.81306°W / 50.90000; -118.81306
Area1.75 km2
Governing bodyCSRD parks/ Malakwa Community Association
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Yard Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park located 15 kilometres east of Sicamous along the Trans-Canada Highway in British Columbia, Canada.

It also serves as a campground with 64 forested sites. Yard Creek campground was historically used as an internment camp for the Shuswap people.

Conservation

The landscape surrounding Yard Creek Park is part of the Interior wetbelt characterized by cedar and hemlock forest and lush undergrowth. The park contains a variety of bird species including American dippers. These little birds dive into the icy waters of the creek and "fly" along under the water in search of water insects. They can be seen on the rocks along the creek.

Recreation

The park contains 65 quiet shaded tent and RV camping sites, hiking trails, and a popular day-use area with a log picnic shelter.


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