Elephant Hill Park
968 ha
Area
1996
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
A natural dry grassland area, with typical wildlife species including rattlesnakes. This protected area provides an area of ungrazed and areas of lightly grazed grasslands in some of the driest conditions of province. The grassland hills are closed to vehicle traffic, and no camping or day-use facilities are provided. Walking and wildlife viewing activities are popular in the park.
Safety information
- No motorized use will be permitted in the strict preservation zone other than on the existing road to the communications facilities site on top of Elephant Hill.
- Recreation opportunities include walking and wildlife viewing.
- ATV use is prohibited on park roads.
Location notes
Located 5 km southeast of Cache Creek, accessed via the TransCanada Highway 1 and Highway 97C towards Ashcroft.
Activities
- 9690:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. 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.
- 9690:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
Location
50.75839, -121.28047 · Thompson Western Mountains
