Elephant Hill Provincial Park

Elephant Hill Provincial Park encompasses 968 hectares of dry grasslands where rattlesnakes, mule deer, and sharp-tailed grouse find habitat. The landscape features varied vegetation and the rugged terrain typical of British Columbia's interior.

The area received protected status in 1996 following recommendations from the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. This designation recognized the ecological importance of the dry grasslands for species conservation.

First Nations communities maintain strong ties to this land and collaborate with BC Parks to shape how it is cared for today. Visitors can see this partnership reflected in management practices that respect traditional knowledge.

Access to the park is via the Trans-Canada Highway near Cache Creek, with vehicle traffic limited to roads serving communication facilities. Visitors should prepare for exposed terrain and bring appropriate gear for dry, windy conditions.

The park protects both ungrazed and lightly grazed grasslands under some of the driest conditions in the province. This uncommon combination allows numerous plants and animals found nowhere else to thrive.

Location: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Inception: 1996

GPS coordinates: 50.76670,-121.30000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02