Monck Provincial Park

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Monck Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Merritt
Coordinates 50°10′37″N120°32′15″W / 50.17694°N 120.53750°W / 50.17694; -120.53750
Area1.18 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
EstablishedSeptember 28, 1951 (1951-09-28)
Governing body BC Parks

Monck Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located at Nicola Lake near the town of Merritt. The park's campground is one of those which accepts reservations. Activities including fishing, camping and hiking. Natural features other than Nicola Lake include lava beds associated with the Chilcotin Group.

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Coordinates: 50°10′00″N120°32′00″W / 50.16667°N 120.53333°W / 50.16667; -120.53333