Steelhead Provincial Park, Provincial park in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Canada.
Steelhead Provincial Park covers 38 hectares at the west end of Kamloops Lake, near Savona in the Thompson Country of south-central British Columbia. The park lies in an east-west valley at 362 metres above sea level, with surrounding terrain that is mostly hilly and becomes mountainous to the southeast. Within its boundaries are a few historical buildings and a cemetery.
Established as a provincial park in 1993, Steelhead (Sk'emqin) Park protects land used by the Secwepemc people for 7,000 to 10,000 years. In the 19th century the site held a pioneer homestead, a ferry landing and a stagecoach depot. A few historical buildings and a cemetery remain within the park boundaries.
The park's Secwepemc name is Sk'emqin, and the land has been used by the Secwepemc people for 7,000 to 10,000 years. A pioneer homestead, ferry landing and stagecoach depot later stood here. A few historical buildings and a cemetery remain within the park boundaries.
The park has 44 campsites, with some offering water and power connections for added comfort during your stay. Planning your visit between May and October works best, as the park is fully open during those months.
The steelhead trout, a sea-run fish, is so important to this area that the park itself is named after it. These fish travel from the Pacific Ocean back to regional rivers and lakes to spawn, making them central to local ecology and fishing traditions.
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