| Upper Adams River Provincial Park | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Kamloops |
| Coordinates | 51°37′09″N119°12′29″W / 51.61917°N 119.20806°W |
| Area | 58.68 km2 (22.66 sq mi) |
| Established | April 30, 1996 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Upper Adams River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. [1]
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Coordinates: 51°37′10″N119°12′30″W / 51.6194°N 119.2083°W
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