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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Great fishing, a wharf, paved boat launch and campsites
on the reservoir are four lures that make this park popular
with local anglers. The only provincial park on the Revelstoke
reservoir, it hosts one of the few sandy beaches in the
area and provides playground opportunities including an
adventure playground, indoor cook shelter and a large
picnic field complete with volleyball net and horseshoe
pitch.
With its close proximity to Revelstoke, the park itself
adds to the diversity of tourists attractions. Nearby
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks in the rugged
Selkirk Mountains, offer a wide range of activities. Especially
popular is the paved Summit Road into the wildflower meadows
and alpine of Mt Revelstoke.
Park
Size: 71
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
Located
in the southern interior of BC, on the western shore
of the Revelstoke reservoir, a 15 min drive, 20 km
north of
Revelstoke on Highway 23.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - When planning
the reservoir, BC Hydro made a commitment to provide recreational
access and opportunities. With the support of BC Hydro the park
was built in the late 80’s and established in 1993. Martha Creek takes its name from the creek found in the north end of the park. The park lies in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket and Okanagan first nation traditional territories.
- Conservation - Martha Creek Park is 71 ha and is situated on an old river terrace, on Lake Revelstoke reservoir. The park has limited conservation values as the site has been highly modified. The south end of the park contains stands of old growth hemlock.
Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the parks natural heritage, please do not damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - The park supports a diverse population of small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and porcupines. A field of grass and wildflowers attracts a large population of hummingbirds. There are plenty of mule deer with moose and caribou occasionally observed.
Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. Please view all wildlife from a distance.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come,
first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or
information on the reservation service, click
here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
West
Kootenay Park Management Inc.
Phone: (250) 837-5734
Fax: (250) 837-5764
Email for general inquiries: information@westkootenayparks.com
Email for park specific inquiries: marthacreek@westkootenayparks.com
Click here to view a non-government
web link, for additional information.
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Martha
Creek Park has one completely paved campground shaped
like an “L”. The first group of sites
is by a grassy area mixed with wildflowers that
bloom in late July and August. The second group
of sites is on the reservoir and has spectacular
lake views and beach access. The campground hosts
25 vehicle accessible, small to large, including
10 doubles and 2 pull–through sites. Three
of these sites have tent pads. All the sites are
evenly spaced, open, sunny and hot with a welcoming
afternoon wind. Parking for extra vehicles is available
in the day-use parking lot.
The park has services from May to September and
offers campsites on a first-come, first-served basis
only. Campsite reservations are not accepted. Visitors
can pick any site and staff will come to collect
fees. A
park gate is located at the park entrance. The closest
phone and store are in Revelstoke, a 15 min drive
south.
Vehicle
Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night
Campground Hours
of Operation
All dates are subject
to change without notice |
Opening
and Closing Campground Dates: (campground
is accessible but may not offer full services
such as water, security, etc.)
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May
1 - October 15
Gate is closed during the off-season. |
| Campground
Dates with Full Services and Fees: |
May
1 - October 15 |
| Campground
Reservable Dates: |
Not
applicable |
| Total
Number of Vehicle Accessible Campsites: |
25 |
| Number
of Reservable Campsites, if applicable:
(all remaining sites are first-come, first-served) |
Not
applicable |
| Note: The above information is for the campground only. Park users can still walk into the park if conditions such as weather permit. Check the "Attention Visitor Notice" above for park alerts. |
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There
are no
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping opportunities
at this park.
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There
are no
group campsites.
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This
park has two recognized day-use/picnic areas - one
on the beach and one closer to the day-use parking
area.
The one parking lot can accommodate 40 vehicles.
Fire pits and barbeque stands are not available.
The beach day-use/picnic area located at the campground
road turnaround has 6 picnic tables 20 m back from
the shore line. Nearby are an adventure playground,
water tap and 2 pit toilets. The beach is course sand
and pebbles, 300m long and flat.
The infield day-use/picnic area is by the parking
lot 2 min from the beach, and has a closed in shelter,
volleyball net and horseshoe pitch. There are 8
tables, 4 in the shelter and 4 in the field. Users
share the toilets and water tap located at the beach.
The field is maintained and popular for frisbee
and other recreational activities.
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Wheelchair
accessible facilities include a flush toilet in the
campground toilet building and one designated campsite.
All the roads and campsites are paved.
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Cold
well water is available for cooking and drinking.
Both campers and picnickers share two water taps
located at each group of campsites. Taps are shut
off during the off-season.
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Two
pit toilets are located at the lake view group of campsites. These
are shared with the day-users. One pit toilet and a toilet building
are at the other group of campsites. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities. A community sani-station/dump
is in Revelstoke 20 km south.
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no formal trails within the park. A 1/2 km
trail takes you from the grassy in- field to the
beach. For your own safety and the preservation of
the park,
obey posted signs and keep to designated trails.
Shortcutting trails destroy plant life and soil structure.
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An
adventure playground with swing set, monkey bars, and slide is located at the
beach day-use/picnic area. The equipment is set in pea gravel.. |
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There
is one open, sunny beach that parallels the group
of lake view campsites. The beach consists of course
sand and pebbles. Cool to refreshing water with a
300m long, flat beach provides excellent swimming
and sunbathing opportunities. This is one of the
few sandier beaches in the area. Adults can observe
their children swimming from their campsite. There
is no roped off swimming area. There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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Canoeing
and kayaking opportunities are possible but mostly
powerboats use the park.
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A
paved and concrete, singlewide boat launch is located
at the southern tip of the park, at the far end of
the park entrance road. Overnight parking for vehicles
and boat trailers is allowed in the day-use/picnic
parking lot. A large wharf accommodating up to 4
boats is available to dock your boat.
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Rainbow and bull trout are available. The reservoir
is very popular with local anglers. Anyone fishing
or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence. Check the BC
Fishing Regulations Synopsis for
restrictions and quotas.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or
park buildings. There is no off leash area in this park. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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