It doesn’t get much better than a summer day swimming in the Shuswaps. The Shuswap River and Mara and Shuswap Lakes provide ample opportunity for swimming, whether you are seeking a lazy day in the river or the beautiful white sandy beaches of Mara Lake. There is something for everyone. Mabel Lake is also just 30 minutes away, offering miles of secluded shoreline and ample opportunity for swimming, waterskiing and fishing.
Mara Provincial Park
Located on the east side of Mara Lake along Highway 97a south of Sicamous. A popular day-use area for locals as well as travelers, Mara Park is noted for fishing, swimming, boating, and as a family picnic area. Note that this is a day-use park only: no overnight camping is permitted, and mooring of boats overnight is not allowed.
Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park :: pdf map
Shuswap Marine is comprised of 26 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!
Mabel Lake Provincial Park :: pdf map
Well off the beaten track, nestled in a beautiful mountain setting are the quieter, sandy beaches of Mabel Lake Provincial Park. Lush forests offer a pleasant retreat from the more crowded urban centres. The park’s sandy shoreline is backed by a cool forest of hemlock, red cedar and birch, in sharp contrast to the drier ponderosa pine/Douglas-fir forests to the west. Squirrels often visit the campsites and painted turtles can be seen at Taylor Creek. Deer and black bear can be seen occasionally as well as a variety of birdlife and water fowl. Fishing opportunities for rainbow trout are available here year round.
Scuba Diving
Copper Island Diving
See Also:
- Boating
- Houseboating
- Shuswap Provincial Parks
- Shuswap River Accommodation - Cottages, B&B and Campground
accommodation - Shuswap Lakes Recreation Map - 3D shaded relief recreation map
- Shuswap Festivals and Events Calendar
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