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Total number of campsites
Total boat-accessible sites: 29
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Cabins and huts

There are two shelters located in the campsite and can be used on a first come first served basis. The regular camping fee applies to these.

Marine-accessible camping

There are 29 forested campsites at this park, these campsites are marine-accessible only after you have beached or tied your boat to one of the supplied docks. Each one is situated in a cool shady spot and has a great view of the lake. 

Walk-in camping fee: $20 per party per night

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Drinking water
The hand-pump provides lake water, NOT well-water. Visitors should bring their own drinking water or boil or treat the water from the pump.
Boat launch

A number of areas provide boat launches on Shuswap. There are four wharves at Cinnemousun. 

Marine-accessible camping fee$20 per party per night
Marine-accessible camping annual fee$600 per vessel per year
Campfires

Firewood can be purchased from the park operator in some parks or you can bring your own wood. Fees from firewood are set locally and may vary. 

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.

You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented and some parks may use ocmmunal fire rings. Be prepared to bring portable stove for cooking.

Picnic areas
Picnicking is permitted in unoccupied campsites as there is not a designated day-use area.
Pit or flush toilets
This park has pit toilets located throughout the campground.
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Hiking

There is a 1.5 km hiking trail with viewpoints of Seymour Arm and Anstey Arm. 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.

Swimming
A swimming area is bouyed-off from boating traffic. The lake is popular with scuba-divers, so boaters must watch for their marking buoys. There is 640 m of sand and gravel beach at Cinnemousun. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Canoeing
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Kayaking

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

Fishing

Shuswap Lake contains 19 species of fish and year-round fishing. Lake trout and rainbows to 10kg. Bull trout, kokanee, burbot, whitefish. Trolling for deep lurkers is the most popular technique. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

Pets and 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.

Waterskiing
Watersking is popular on Shuswap Lake. Please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing does occur on Shuswap Lake. Please check with the Canadian Coast Guard for the current regulations and restrictions.
Scuba diving

Scuba diving does occur in Shuswap Lake. Please check with local dive operators for more information.