Shuswap Marine is comprised of 23 sites located around the perimeter of Shuswap Lake. All locations are popular for fishing and water sports; hiking and nature study are popular at some sites. Some sites are road accessible, but most are water-access only. Facilities at the sites vary from nothing to 3 or 4 wilderness tenting sites with a pit toilet. Anglers take note: Shuswap Lake contains 19 species of fish!
Shuswap Lake is shaped like an addled H, and is made up of four large arms: the Shuswap Lake Main Arm, Seymour Arm, Anstey Arm, and Salmon Arm. The product of the glacial scouring that also rounded the surrounding Shuswap Highlands, all four arms converge at Cinnemousun Narrows, northeast of Sicamous.
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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 respect other park users and the environment when visiting Shuswap Lake Marine Park.
The below message for park users from BC Parks and the RCMP is intended to clarify what expectations marine park visitors should have. BC Parks is committed to providing quality nature-oriented recreation. We are endeavouring to ensure that all visitors can enjoy the marine parks.
If you observe others violating park regulations or other laws, contact the RCMP (911) with as much information as you can safely record.
We look forward to seeing you on the Shuswap and hope that your visit will be memorable.
Camping permits must be purchased in advance, except for campers staying at Cinnemousun Narrows or Silver Beach.
There are walk-in campsites available but no facilities are provided. The park is open year-round when accessible. For location specific information please see the Shuswap Lake Marine Park sites page.
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 23 Locations web page.
There are walk-in campsites available but no facilities are provided. The park is open year-round when accessible. For location specific information please see the Shuswap Lake Marine Park sites page.
Winter Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $11.00 per party / night
This park has day-use/picnic areas. Beaches vary from sandy to rocky depending upon location. For location specific information please go to the 23 Locations web page.
This park has pit toilets, but no flush toilets. For location specific information please go to the 23 Locations web page.
Shuswap Lake offers excellent recreational fishing opportunities for species such as Lake Trout and Rainbow, Bull trout, Kokanee, Burbot and Whitefish. 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.
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.
This park proudly operated by:
Silvertip Park Services Ltd.
parkinquiries@telus.net
250 320-9305
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.