 Juniper Beach was established as a Provincial Park in 1989.. The park protects a representative desert landscape which contains sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and of course, juniper.. Part of the landscape includes deep post-glacial deposits and large scale erosion features. It is a convenient overnight camping spot for travelers on Hwy #1 and provides access to the Thompson River. 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.
Special Notes:
A public pay telephone is located in the park.
Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate and observe the quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM. Do not operate generators unless authorized by park staff.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in provincial parks, except within your campsite.
30 sites with power and water between May 1 to Oct 31
Park Info:
This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. Fees, hours of operations, and number of campsites.
There is a large day use parking area from which visitors can access the river and a small sandy beach area.
Only one pit toilet is wheelchair accessible. Rroads and campsites are gravel.
In addition to the water hook-ups at each site, there are potable water posts available near the pit toilets and in the grassy tenting area.
There are two pit toilets.Pit toilets are located throughout the park.
There are hot showers at this park.
A sani-station/dump is available during the collecting season. Sani-station fee information
Campers may bring their own firewood or purchase firewood at the park. As of April 2002, firewood is no longer provided as part of the park camping fee. Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use communal fire rings. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.
There are electrical hook-ups at each site.
There are a few undesignated trails used by visitors in the vicinity of the campground. Caution should be used when hiking in the area. Watch out for prickly pear cactus and during the month of March-June watch for ticks.
During lower water levels on the river, there is a small swimming hole on the beach in front of the campground. It is an area that is naturally sectioned off from the main river and provides a more protected swimming opportunity.
Use caution as the waters of the Thompson River are dangerously swift especially during high water.
Canoeing and kayaking opportunities are available in the area. Both vessels can be easily launched from the park.
Canoeists should check the grade of the river before attempting navigation.
Thompson River contains trout, steelhead and salmon. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
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Juniper Beach was established as a Provincial Park in 1989.. The park protects a representative desert landscape which contains sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and of course, juniper.. Part of the landscape includes deep post-glacial deposits and large scale erosion features. It is a convenient overnight camping spot for travelers on Hwy #1 and provides access to the Thompson River. 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.
