Copper Johnny Park is a BC Parks site about 43 kilometres southwest of 100 Mile House. BC Parks says it was established through the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan Goal 2 special feature process.
The park protects a diverse wetland complex, glacial eskers, pothole and alkali lakes, and grasslands.
Copper Johnny is a quiet Cariboo landscape for visitors interested in wetlands, wildlife, glacial landforms, and low-facility fishing. BC Parks notes that bird species abound in the wetland areas, along with moose, beavers, and deer.
The eskers are a key feature because they provide viewing opportunities into wetland areas rich in bird and mammal life. Forest cover is consistently fir and pine, with spruce in wetland and low areas. That mix of forest, grassland, alkali lakes, pothole lakes, and wetlands gives the park its special-feature value.
Fishing opportunities are available on Clink Lake, and hunting is listed during open season. BC Parks is clear that no maintained trails or facilities are provided, so visitors should treat Copper Johnny as a self-reliant nature and fishing stop rather than a developed campground or day-use park.
Plan around Clink Lake fishing, bird watching, wetland photography, seasonal wildlife viewing, esker viewpoints, map-based exploring, grassland and lake observation, and seasonal hunting under current provincial regulations.
Bring the navigation, water, and safety gear needed for a park without maintained trails or facilities. Check current advisories, fishing licences, hunting regulations, and access conditions before travelling southwest of 100 Mile House.
