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Lockhart Creek Provincial Park

Coordinates: 49°30′10″N 116°42′35″W / 49.5028°N 116.7097°W / 49.5028; -116.7097
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Lockhart Creek Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityCreston
Coordinates49°30′09″N 116°42′34″W / 49.50250°N 116.70944°W / 49.50250; -116.70944
Area37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing bodyBC Parks
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Lockhart Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located adjacent to Lockhart Beach Provincial Park, 40 km north of Creston, British Columbia on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.

History

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The park was established 1995.

Conservation

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The park aims to protect an old-growth cedar-hemlock forest, as well as a wide variety of fish and bird life. The park encompasses one of the few /valleys in the region without roads and protects a diverse old growth forest.

Recreation

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The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping, hiking, fishing (in season), and hunting (in season). Multi-day backpackers can access Kianuko Provincial Park from Lockhart Creek.

Location

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Located 40 kilometres north of Creston, British Columbia on the east side of Kootenay Lake.

Size

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3,734 hectares in size.

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49°30′10″N 116°42′35″W / 49.5028°N 116.7097°W / 49.5028; -116.7097