Cathedral Provincial Park Located in the Thompson Okanagan

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Cathedral Provincial Park

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A true wilderness experience, Cathedral Park comprises an expanse of jagged mountain peaks, azure lakes and flower dappled alpine meadows that is definitely for the adventurous. This Park is currently CLOSED as a result of the Carter Creek Wildfire (as of Nov 6, 2024). Pease go to BC Parks website for further updates.
Keremeos
Snowy Mtn Protected Area
Ewart Crk Trail to Twin Buttes 17.5 km
1550 m
49.035168
-120.114631
Camping is allowed only at Twin Buttes
Located between the dense, wet forests of the Cascade Mountains and the desert-like Okanagan Valley, this mountainous park offers a rich variety of terrain, flora and fauna. Fascinating rock formations, including a jumble of columnar-jointed basalt forms and massive, wind-eroded quartz monzonite towers, make this an excellent spot for the experienced hiker. Equally as beautiful are the tranquil Haystack Lakes, which are within a day's hike of the main lake areas. Horseback riding is only authorized by letter of permission into Twin Buttes and Haystack Lakes. To obtain a letter of permission, contact the Okanagan Region at: Parks and Protected Areas Section, Environmental Stewardship Division,Telephone: (250) 490-8200 However, there is no camping at the lakes, only at Twin Buttes. Maximum group size is four people and six horses and the maximum stay is three nights. Users must bring pelletized feed and hobble and move their horses regularly to prevent overgrazing and trampling. Access to Snowy Protected Area from Ewart Creek to the Juniper Creek junction is permitted with no letter required. The Core Area is closed to horses. Bounded on the south by the British Columbia-Washington State border, on the east by Ewart Creek, and on the west and north by the Ashnola River, Cathedral Park is approx. 30o km southwest of Keremeos and 48 km (30 mi) south of Princeton. For more information and important visitors notices visit the BC Parks website .
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From Keremeos a 25 km (16 mi) one hour drive south on the rough gravel Ashnola River Road leads to the Cathedral Lakes Resort parking lot. Access is via Highway 3: three kilometres west of Keremeos, the Ashnola Road leaves the highway and crosses a red covered bridge, 10 kilometers further the pavement ends and the Ashnola Forest Service Road begins and follows the Ashnola River into the park. This road extends 48 kilometres upstream to the south end of the Ashnola Valley.

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Cathedral Park CLOSED posted on: 04 / 05 / 2025

BC Parks is working hard to restore access and open Cathedral Park after the Crater Creek Wildfire, while considering the need to protect ecological and cultural values as well as public safety. Nov 6, 2024 Cathedral Park, with the exception of Buckhorn Campground, will remain closed to all recreational users until further notice. Updates will be posted here as they become available. In the interest of public safety, BC Parks has closed this park until further notice.

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