Monte Creek Park is a tiny park on the South Thompson River, 26 kilometres east of Kamloops. BC Parks says it protects treed river riparian habitat, along with grassland that was highly disturbed by previous agriculture.
The area is also a documented archaeological site in the history of the Shuswap First Nations.
Monte Creek is not a developed recreation park. Its importance comes from riparian protection, archaeological history, and its position along the South Thompson River. BC Parks notes remnants of Kekuli pit dwellings on site, with many other structures once present, including tunnels between dwellings, underground ovens, and river-facing entrances.
The park also contains the route of the Brigade Trail from the fur-trading era. For conservation, BC Parks identifies it as an important treed river riparian area on the South Thompson River, which has internationally important salmon runs and salmon habitat upstream from the park.
Canoe or kayak where river conditions and access are appropriate, fish for bull trout and whitefish in season with the proper licence, observe the river corridor, and use the visit as a quiet heritage and habitat stop rather than a facility-based outing.
Camping and campfires are not allowed, and no day-use facilities are provided. Pets must be leashed and kept out of beach areas and park buildings. The park was established in April 1996 after regional planning recommendations. Treat archaeological features with care, leave materials in place, and plan around river conditions before paddling or fishing.
