Little Fort on the North Thompson River

Little Fort is located on the North Thompson River; the river and ferry connection are as much a part of the area as the natural attractions nearby. Fly fishing is possible on the river at Little Fort. If you’re looking for a vacation rental, you can first consider whether river fishing or the parks’ varied landscapes will be the focus of your stay. The destinations also differ in how they can be reached and which activities are described.

River, Ferry, and Highway 24

The Little Fort Reaction Ferry crosses the North Thompson River. If you’re planning to cross, check the schedule before setting out. Highway 24 runs for 100 kilometers from 93 Mile House to Little Fort and is nicknamed the “Fishing Highway.” The river and road provide two different reference points for getting your bearings: the North Thompson River at Little Fort and a longer route that ends in Little Fort.

Fishing opportunities are also associated with different locations. Fly fishing is possible on the North Thompson River at Little Fort. Several nearby parks have wild trout: established populations in Eakin Creek Canyon Park and trout populations in the lakes of High Lakes Basin Park. Fishing is also possible at Taweel Park. These opportunities should not be mistaken for a single location or a uniform type of park access.

Canyons, Lakes, and Different Routes

Eakin Creek Canyon Park is 5 km west of Little Fort, south of Highway 4. A narrow canyon with steep walls, natural tunnels, rock outcrops, and a picturesque 8-meter waterfall shape the landscape. Access is subject to special conditions: there are no public roads or developed trails in the park. Access is only possible by exploring independently with a map and compass. So don’t plan this visit as you would a park with marked trails.

Eakin Creek Floodplain Park is also west of Little Fort, 15 km from town. It can be reached via a gravel road from Highway 24. Its described access is therefore quite different from that of Eakin Creek Canyon Park. If you’re considering visiting both destinations, plan for each of their stated access routes separately.

High Lakes Basin Park has several medium-sized lakes with wild trout. The park can be reached on foot or horseback; simple, unmarked trails lead in from nearby forest service roads. Taweel Park offers a different experience: a large lake is connected to smaller lakes by a network of trails. Canoeing and kayaking are possible there, as is fishing. Taweel Park has no facilities—take this into account when planning your visit.

Paddling and Trails Nearby

A gentle paddle downstream can be enjoyed in the Little Fort area from North Thompson River Provincial Park. Dunn Peak Park has a user-created trail above Harper Creek on the east side of Dunn Peak. The park can be reached from Little Fort via a ferry and a road off Highway 5. These examples highlight different activities: a downstream paddle, a user-created trail, and the lakes and fishing opportunities in the other parks.

Focus your vacation rental search on whichever of these activities you’d like to prioritize; the access conditions described for each park remain important.

Discover more travel destinations: Kamloops, Cache Creek, 70 Mile House, Blue River, Sun Peaks, Logan Lake, Clearwater, Merritt.

For the broader travel overview: Thompson-Nicola.