BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Marion Lake
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,147 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Golden
- Activities
- Angling, Boating, Canoeing, Picnicking, Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The Marion Lake site is small semi open site. It is situated about 300 meters from Marion Lake. The Lake is suited for fishing and beach activites.
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: boat launch, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, parking. First come, first served.
Getting there: From Golden continue East on highway 1 (20 mins from big flag). Take right off of highway 1 onto the Beaverfoot Wapta (very good signage for this road. There are a few turns off of highway 1 before the Beaverfoot Wapta but donﾒt turn unless you see the sign for the Beaverfoot Wapta). Turn left to cross the tracks and pass the ATV sign. Take the Beaverfoot FSR. At km 23.5 keep right on the Beaverfoot for 7km. Stay left at 30km for Marion Lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 13° | -30° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 11° | -23° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 23° | -10° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 29° | 9° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 36° | 28° | 75° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 44° | 35° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 54° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 53° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 46° | 35° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 32° | 10° | 60° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 31° | 17° | -17° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 21° | 8° | -35° | 34° | 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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