Okanagan. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Boat traffic is heavy near Mara Park. Swim only in designated areas.
Special notes
- Note that this is a day-use only park. Overnight camping is not permitted, and mooring of boats overnight is not allowed.
- The nearest public telephones are at resorts and stores located a few kilometres south of the park, or north in Sicamous.
- If your boat has recently been out of the Province, inspect it for invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels before entering the water. For more information, here is the link to the Invasive Species of British Columbia web page.
- 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.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
- Mara Park Map [PDF] (May 19, 2020)
Getting there
On the south-east side of Mara Lake, accessed via Hwy 97A. The park is 10km north of the junction of Hwys 97A and 97B. If traveling on Trans Canada Hwy #1, the park is 12km south of Sicamous.
Things to do
There are swimming opportunities in this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Canoeing, kayaking, powerboating can be done at this park. Please note that no boats are to be moored in the park overnight.
There are fishing opportunities in this park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
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.
Mara Lake is a very popluar lake for waterskiing.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
Mara boat launch
Mara picnic area
This park has a day-use and picnic area as well as a parking lot.
About this park
There is evidence of prehistoric use of this site by indigenous people.
This park was established in 1938.
The shore of Mara Lake is important habitat for salmon.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Park operator | This park is operated by Kaloya Contracting Ltd. Please specify the park name when sending or leaving a message. |
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| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
