The Martha Creek Provincial Park is located a short drive from Revelstoke, making it a perfect base for an adventure filled break! The Martha Creek Provincial Park is home to a campground with many lakeside camping spots, far enough away from town that it is really peaceful but close enough that you can easily pop into town to resupply or enjoy a nice meal out if you want.
We got so lucky when we turned up without a reservation and snagged a spot which had a little trail leading down to the lakeshore. Thank goodness for rainy weather, I’m sure that we would have struggled to get a spot at all if it hadn’t been mid September and raining. Such an incredible spot we were sad to leave and are already planning a return trip for next summer!
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Where Is The Martha Creek Provincial Park
Located North of Revelstoke on Highway 23, this is an easily accessible park. From Highway 1, follow signs for Revelstoke Dam, which will take you up Highway 23. Keep going past the dam as the road follows the shoreline. Just short of 20 kilometers after you turn on to Highway 23, the Martha Creek Provincial Park is on the left and clearly signed in advance.
Things To Do In And Around Martha Creek Provincial Park
Martha Creek Provincial Park is home to a number of activities. They recently developed a multi use trail which loops around the back of the campground, perfect for a short and easy walk or for a bike ride! There is also a short trail which leads from the end of the campground and takes you to a rocky beach on the lake.
For water lovers there is a sandy beach in the day use area which is the perfect spot for going for a swim or to launch a canoe. There is also a separate boat launch at the Martha Creek Provincial Park for those with larger watercraft, allowing you to back your boat down into the water.
A short drive from the Martha Creek Provincial Park is the Revelstoke Dam which is a great spot to stop at, during the summer months you can visit the visitor centre and take a tour of the dam at specific times each day. Right next to the Revelstoke Dam is the BC Interior Forestry Museum which has some inside exhibits as well as large equipment displayed outside.
There are plenty of hiking opportunities near the Martha Creek Provincial Park, we headed to Mount Revelstoke National Park where there are hiking opportunities for all abilities, we headed out to Eva Lake for a great half day hike.
If you are looking for a few more creature comforts, it is a short drive from Martha Creek Provincial Park to the town of Revelstoke which has some cute shops and restaurants.
Martha Creek Campground
The Martha Creek Provincial Park campground is a popular spot and getting a reservation can be tough, especially on summer weekends. Sites can be reserved in advance online or by calling BC Parks reservations on 1-800-689-9025. There are also a number of first come first serve sites, and if you show up without a reservation, you can occupy any spot which has a green available tag and then check in and pay at the gatehouse. The Martha Creek campground is open from early May through to the end of September. A spot at the campground will cost $28 per night in 2025.
There are 108 vehicle accessible sites available at the Martha Creek campground, these are a mix of single and double sites and 89 of them are reservable. Some are in the forest with a lot of privacy, while others are more open, especially those which are along the shore of the lake. We lucked out finding a spot near the lake, which had a short trail down to the water. It was the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset and relax.
All the sites at Martha Creek campground have a picnic bench and firepit, none of the sites have any services. There is garbage and recycling bins scattered around the campground as well as outhouses. There is a larger washroom near the entrance which is also a shower building with hot running water and dish washing sinks outside.
A playground on the beach is perfect for small children and there are group picnic shelters which can be reserved for larger parties or day use. A boat launch is located at one end of the park as well as a sani dump station near the gatehouse.
Things You’ll Need
To enjoy the Martha Creek Provincial Park, you might want a few things, especially if you are camping!
Tent – We love a bit of comfort when we are front country camping, this a four man tent for two people.
Sandals – I love my chaco sandals in the summer, they are perfect for exploring the trails around the campground and so comfortable I can wear them all day.
Paddleboard – If you want to enjoy the reservoir a paddleboard is the perfect option on a warm day.
Bear Spray – the Martha Creek Provincial Park is in bear country, have bear spray with you and know how to use it.