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Historic Hat Creek is on one of the few sections of the original Cariboo Wagon Roads still accessible to the public. The ranch includes almost 130 hectares (320 acres) of fields and hills. The buildings stand as they did in 1901; some were built as early as 1860. Between 1885 and 1905 they witnessed the busiest era of transportation along the road, serving the needs of freight wagons and passengers of the BC Express lin. Explore this era through the exhibits and special interpretive activities presented by the staff.
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A small, quiet campground, set between two small lakes. This 355-ha park is popular with fishermen and birders. Nestled in the rugged Pavilion Mountain Range, the white, chalk-faced slopes of its limestone canyon is a rather rare geological formation in British Columbia. The weathered peaks, surmounted by Chimney Rock, have the appearance of a crumbling castle wall. This canyon was once part of a Pacific island chain, another section of which lies in the northwest corner of the province. The campground is accessible but may not offer full services such as water, security) year-round. Full services and fees apply May–Sep. There are 30 high-density vehicle/tent accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis – campsite reservations are not accepted. Vehicle-accessible camping fee: $18.00 per party per night. During the camping season, overnight visitors can pay at the campground by depositing cash in the envelope and place in the vault provided at the water pump. Staff will be at the campground at least once a day during the camping season.
This 260-ha park protects a representative desert landscape which contains sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and juniper. Part of the landscape includes deep post-glacial deposits and large scale erosion features. It is a convenient overnight camping spot for travellers on Hwy #1 and provides access to the Thompson River. The CNR and CPR railway tracks run by the park and provide an attraction to train-buffs. This park is also a popular base camp for visitors enjoying boating, fishing, photography and touring historic Hat Creek Ranch and Ashcroft Manor, both nearby. Vehicle-accessible camping is available May-Sep, $23 per party per night. It can be booked online. Only one pit toilet is wheelchair accessible. Roads and campsites are gravel.