BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Marquart Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Cost
- Camping $15 CAD per night, Apr 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2026
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,734 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Merritt
- Activities
- Angling, Picnicking, Nature study, Icefishing, Camping
About
Marquart Lake Recreation Site is a great location for fishing and camping. The surrounding area also provides excellent mountain biking and ATV/dirtbike riding opportunities.
The Recreation sites is popular and offers a variety of open and sunny sites, many of which can accommodate fairly large units.
Please note that horses are not permitted in Marquart Lake Recreation Site. Equestrian facilities are available at Lundbom Lake West Recreation Site.
The fees for services are determined based on a detailed analysis of historical seasonal weather patterns. Site operators possess the flexibility to modify the specific dates for fee collections, allowing for adjustments within the established parameters. This adaptability is particularly important, as it enables them to respond effectively to varying weather conditions that may impact operations.
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables. First come, first served.
Getting there: Located southeast of Merritt, access is from Highway 5A/97C (Kamloops-Princeton Highway) via Lundbom Lake Road.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 19° | -18° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 16° | -16° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 22° | 4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 28° | 19° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 38° | 27° | 80° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 41° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 49° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 52° | 41° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 44° | 32° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 33° | 25° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 26° | 8° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | -20° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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