| Green Lake Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Lillooet Land District, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | 70 Mile House, BC |
| Coordinates | 51°24′34″N121°11′45″W / 51.40944°N 121.19583°W |
| Area | 347 ha. (3.47 km2) |
| Established | July 10, 1975 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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