Crooked River Provincial Park

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Crooked River Provincial Park
Canada British Columbia location map 2.svg
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Map of British Columbia
Location Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Prince George, BC
Coordinates 54°28′29″N122°41′0″W / 54.47472°N 122.68333°W / 54.47472; -122.68333
Area970 ha. (9.7 km2)
EstablishedOctober 5, 1965
Governing body BC Parks
Crooked River Provincial Park

Crooked River Provincial Park is a 970-hectare provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The park, named after the Crooked River, was established in 1965. It is located approximately 70 km north of Prince George, along Highway 97, and close to the town of Bear Lake. [1]

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References

  1. "Crooked River Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved September 13, 2021.