• Please use caution - watch for debris on lake.

Special Notes:

• A message from BC Parks and the RCMP.
• Firewood is not provided in marine parks but may be purchased at various sites on the lake. Driftwood may be used for fires but do not cut dead or living trees, whether standing or on the forest floor. Violators will face heavy fines. 
• Forest fire suppression is difficult in these remote areas. Use extra caution during windy periods. Please refrain from putting glass in fireplaces. Picnic tables can be protected by placing plywood or similar material under campstoves or hibachis. 
• There are no public telephones at these small parks. There is cellular service in the area.
• Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.
• All boaters - please read the Greywater Discharges Banned from Vessels in BC's Inland Waters.
• Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate and observe the quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM.
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in provincial parks, except within your campsite.
• Docks are provided in some areas for small craft only; do not tie houseboats to these structures.
• Camping permits must be purchased in advance, except for campers staying at Cinnemousun Narrows or Silver Beach. For a list of camping permit vendors, click here.

Management Planning:

• The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online (454kb pdf).

• Location Map

For sites accessible by water only, launch facilities are located throughout the Shuswap including at Shuswap Lake, Herald, and Mara Provincial Parks. As well, privately-owned marinas and the towns of Sicamous, Chase, Salmon Arm and Canoe all have boat launches. The closest communities to the park are: Seymour Arm, Anglemont, Celista, Scotch Creek, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Sicamous, Mara Lake, Tappen, Sorrento and Salmon Arm.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location Map
• Brochure (343 kb pdf)
• Park Map

• History - The area is named after the Shuswap Secwepemc First Nations people, the most northern of the Salishan speaking people. This group was the first to inhabit the region, as evidenced by kekulis (semi-underground pit houses), which have been found at Scotch Creek and nearby Herald Provincial Park. Kekulies may be found in many of the locations of Shuswap Lake Marine Park. Pictographs or rock paintings have also been discovered around Shuswap Lake. During the nineteenth and early twentieth century, European explorers, fur traders and surveyors came to the area. Then in the late 1800s, gold was discovered, and the population in the area soared. Today, little remains of these historic tales.
• Conservation - Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them Cutting of trees - live or dead - for firewood is strictly prohibited.
• Wildlife  - Cougars and bears are occasionally seen here. Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Make lots of noise when hiking where signs of bears are found. Practice safe food storage, and dispose of garbage in the containers provided. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife.

• While boating in the Shuswap, watch for buoys that may indicate divers in area, safe anchorage, or a swimming area where boats are not permitted.
• Some sites do not have protected beaches. In stormy weather, it is advisable to beach your boat stern-first, and secure it with long ropes from the bow to pegs on the shore. Houseboats should be beached according to instructions received from the rental companies.
• The lake can drop 5 to 10 cm daily during the summer. Check your beached boat regularly, to avoid becoming stranded when camping for extended periods at parks with shallow beaches.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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:

P.E.G. Ltd.
E-mail address: peg@mail.ocis.net
Phone: (250) 955-0861

	This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. Not all sites have camping facilities; where campsites exist, expect rustic wilderness tenting facilities only. For location specific information please go to the “26 Locations” web page. 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.) May - October No gates on marine sites except Albas Marine site. (The gate remains open until the snow makes the entrance road impassable.) Campground Dates with Full Services and Fees: May 1 - September 30 Off-season: no fee, no services Campground Reservable Dates: Not applicable Total Number of Accessible Campsites: 49 walk-in sites 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.
	There are walk-in campsites available but no facilities are provided. The park is open year round when accessible. For location specific information please go to the “26 Locations” web page. Marine Access Camping Fee: $15.00 per vessel / night Marine Access Camping Annual Fee: $600.00 per vessel / year
	No group campsites.
	This park has day-use/picnic areas. Beaches vary from sandy to rocky depending upon location. For location specific information please go to the “26 Locations” web page.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	This park has pit toilets, but no flush toilets. For location specific information please go to the “26 Locations” web page.
	No showers.
	A sani-station/dump is available at Cinnemousun Narrows during the collecting season. Sani-station fee information Hours of sani-dump operations at Cinnemousun Narrows: 10:00 am to 12 noon daily from May 1st to September 30th
	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.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. Please be careful when swimming, as most locations do not have designated swimming areas.
	All water sports are popular at Shuswap Lake.
	Launch facilities are located throughout the Shuswap including at Shuswap Lake, Herald, and Mara Provincial Parks. As well, privately-owned marinas and the towns of Sicamous, Chase, Salmon Arm and Canoe all have boat launches. Transport Canada restricts all power-driven vessels to 10 km/hour while operating within 30 m of shore on all inland waters of British Columbia. There is an exception which permits vessels to travel perpendicularly away from the shoreline where a higher speed may be required to tow a skier, wakeboard, etc. Marine Access Camping Fee: $15.00 per vessel / night Marine Access Camping Annual Fee: $600.00 per vessel / year
	Shuswap Lake contains 19 species of fish and year round fishing. Lake trout and Rainbows to 10 kg. Bull trout, Kokanee, Burbot, Whitefish. Mainly trolling for deep lurkers is the most popular technique. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. 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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	Scuba diving and snorkelling occur in Shuswap Lake; please check with local dive operators for more information.
	Windsurfing does occur on Shuswap Lake please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.
	Waterskiing does occur on Shuswap Lake please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.