Bonaparte Provincial Park

Bonaparte Provincial Park encompasses 11,811 hectares of sub-alpine forests, small lakes, and wetlands across the Bonaparte Plateau at high elevation.

The land designation changed from ranchland and fly-in tourism area to protected status in 1996 through the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan.

The surrounding landscape contains evidence of First Nations presence, while current park management allows cattle grazing within designated boundaries.

Visitors access the park through Jamieson Creek Road, located 55 kilometers northwest of Kamloops, with opportunities for hiking and backcountry camping.

The park features over 50 interconnected lakes formed by ancient lava flows, including Bare Lake with its wilderness lodge and the Hiahkwah-Shelley Lake chain.

Location: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Inception: April 30, 1996

GPS coordinates: 51.15528,-120.48889

Latest update: May 5, 2025 11:37