Martha Creek Provincial Park

Attention Visitors – Important Notice!

July 22, 2019
New campsite and toilet/shower building

Additions of the 29 new campsites are complete and in service. These new sites are receiving great reviews from the public. Note there have been changes to the reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites in this park due to the expansion.

The newly constructed shower building with flush toilets is now complete and in service. This is a large, flush washroom/shower facility located central to the campground with male and female sides, as well as a family room with flush toilet, sink and shower. This facility is disability and wheelchair-accessible.
July 3, 2019
Group picnic shelter at Martha Creek is reservable

The group picnic shelter at Martha Creek is reservable. BC Parks’ visitors are able to reserve this picnic shelter on the Discover Camping website up to 12 months in advance of their arrival date.

About This Park

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 features one of the few sandy beaches in the area and provides playground opportunities including an adventure playground, indoor picnic shelter and a large sport field, complete with a volleyball net and a horseshoe pitch.

With its close proximity to Revelstoke, the park itself adds to the diversity of tourist 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 Mount Revelstoke.

Established Date: June 14, 1993
Park Size: 71 hectares

Reservations

All campsite and group picnic reservations must be made through Discover Camping. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.

Campsite Reservations

Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Group Picnic Shelter Reservations

Group picnic shelter reservations are accepted for this picnic shelter through Discover Camping.

Location and Maps

Please note: Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map

Located in the southern interior of B.C., on the western shore of the Revelstoke reservoir, a 15 min drive, 20 km north of Revelstoke on Highway 23.

Maps and Brochures

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

Campground Map [PDF] (January 22, 2020)

Nature and 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

Management Planning

Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Canoeing and kayaking opportunities are possible but mostly powerboats use the park.

Fishing

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.

Hiking

There are no formal trails within the park. A 100 m 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.

Pets on Leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times in the campground and day-use areas, and are not allowed on most beach areas or in park buildings. There is an off leash area in this park where dogs are allowed to play in the water, but they must be under control at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Swimming

There is one open, sunny beach that parallels the group of lake view campsites. The beach consists of coarse 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 sandy 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.

Facilities Available at this Park

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible facilities include a flush washroom/shower facility in the campground, as well as paved roads throughout. Reservation sites 23–32 are paved and wheelchair-accessible.

Boat Launch

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. A large wharf accommodating up to 4 boats is available to dock your boat. Overnight parking for vehicles and boat trailers is allowed in the day-use/picnic parking lot. Overflow boat trailer parking is also available near site 41. See Campground Map [PDF].

Campfires

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.

Drinking Water

Cold well water is available for cooking and drinking. Both campers and picnickers share 6 water taps located at each group of campsites. Taps are shut off during the off-season.

Picnic Areas

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 south end of the campground 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 coarse sand and pebbles, 300m long and flat.

A picnic shelter is located off the day-use parking lot. The enclosed building does not have cooking facilities or services. A potable water tap and grey water disposal are nearby. Inside the shelter are four picnic tables ands nearby are two fire rings and five picnic tables. Firewood can be purchased from the park operator. Reservations are available for the picnic shelter.

Group Picnicking Fee: $50.00 per group

Pit or Flush Toilets

The park campground has 7 pit toilets conveniently located throughout the campsites and day-use areas. There is a large, flush washroom/shower facility located central to the campground with male and female sides, as well as a family room with flush toilet, sink and shower. This facility is disability and wheelchair-accessible.

Playground

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.

Sani-Station/Dump

There is a sani-station available in this park. This is a full-service sani-station, suitable for dumping black and grey water, as well as a fresh water fill.

Sani-station Use Fee: $5.00 per discharge in coin or purchased token.

Showers

There are hot showers in the flush washrooms. There is no extra charge for showers, however, they are for registered guests only.

Vehicle Accessible Camping

The campground hosts 75 vehicle accessible campsites, including 4 double sites. Sites 1–22 are all single campsites with some adjacent to the central grassy field mixed with wildflowers that bloom in late July and August and others that have spectacular views of the reservoir and mountains nearby. Sites 24–76 are located near the lakeshore with a mix of single, double and pull-through style sites. All are evenly spaced, open, some of which are sunny and hot with a welcoming afternoon wind. Parking for extra vehicles is available in the day-use parking lot, however, subject to fees.

The park has services from May to September. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available. Non-reservation holding visitors can choose a site that does not have a camping receipt posted on the campsite number post 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-minute drive south.

Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $28.00 per party/night

BC Senior’s Rate (day after Labour Day to June 14 only): $14.00 per senior party/night. Read the User Fees Policy for information on Senior Camping Discounts.

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