Running Lake Campground offers cozy, well-treed campsites just steps from the water, perfect for day trips or extended stays. Visitors can enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, and excellent fishing from the pier or a non-motorized boat, with a boat launch and fish cleaning station on site. Family-friendly amenities include a playground, picnic shelter, and scenic hiking and biking trails. In winter, the lake transforms into a peaceful setting for ice fishing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Located just 8 km east and 22 km north of Worsley, the campground is open mid-May to mid-September.

• Unserviced Sites
• Open May - September
• 780-685-3925

Escape to the peaceful shores of Montagneuse Lake in the Stoney Lake Recreation Area, where well-treed, private campsites offer the perfect setting to unplug and reconnect with nature. This user-maintained campground features firepits and picnic tables, creating a simple and rustic outdoor experience. The calm, clear waters are ideal for swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking, while anglers can fish from the pier or a non-motorized boat, with a boat launch available for easy access. Surrounded by beautiful, remote wilderness, visitors can enjoy birdwatching, wildlife viewing, hiking, and mountain biking along area trails. In winter, the landscape transforms into a quiet northern retreat perfect for ice fishing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails.

• Unserviced Sites
• Open May - September
• 780-624-6125

Sulphur Lake Provincial Recreation Area is a forested campground that sits along the calm shores of Sulphur Lake. Un-serviced sites offer a true back-to-nature experience just bring your own firewood and drinking water and unwind by a crackling fire. The lake’s friendly waters are perfect for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing, with a hand launch for electric motor boats and a convenient fish cleaning station. Stocked trout thrive year-round thanks to lake aeration. Families will appreciate the nearby park and playground, and an RV dumping station is available. In winter, the area transforms into a crisp northern playground for ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

• Open May - September
• 780-624-6125

Ole’s Lake Campground is a hidden gem, offering secluded, well-treed campsites perfect for relaxing and unwinding in nature. The calm, sparkling lake provides endless family-friendly fun from swimming and paddle boarding to kayaking, canoeing, and enjoying the sandy beach. For those who prefer a slower pace, scenic trails invite peaceful walks with opportunities to spot local birds and wildlife, and a nearby playground keeps kids entertained. When winter arrives, the Peace Region transforms into a crisp northern playground, ideal for ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing around the lake.

• Unserviced Sites
• 780-595-2155

Take in sweeping river valley views as you wind down to Many Islands Campground, a peaceful retreat along the banks of the mighty Peace River. Named for the small islands scattered nearby, this scenic campground offers 26 serviced sites, 44 seasonal sites, two group areas, and a well-maintained boat launch for river adventures. Families can enjoy playgrounds, trails, and recreation spaces, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Peace River.

Open May - October
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Perched along the breathtaking Peace River banks, Carters Camp offers some of the most stunning river valley views in the region. As you descend into the valley, panoramic vistas unfold before arriving at this riverside retreat, located where the Montagneuse River meets the Peace River. Two well-equipped camping areas including a convenient boat launch, provide camp kitchens, outhouses, fire pits, picnic tables, and playgrounds, with many sites boasting incredible river views. Visitors can hike, fish, explore the shoreline, and watch for wildlife along the banks. The area is named after pioneers Art and Anna Carter, who settled here in 1917, and a monument along the entrance road honours their legacy.

780-835-0731
Not maintained in the winter

Twin Lakes Campground, located 65 km north of Manning in Twin Lakes Provincial Park, is a cozy and private 49-site retreat nestled among mature trees. Named for the two neighbouring lakes within the park, the campground sits beside the smaller lake, with the second accessible by a scenic walking trail. Visitors will find a modern playground, self-registration area, and washrooms centrally located within the park. Anglers can launch an electric motor boat or fish for trout from the dock, with a modern fish cleaning station available. The calm waters are perfect for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and enjoying the small sandy beach. A picturesque 3 km trail, built by a Junior Forest Ranger Crew in 1997 loops around the first lake to the second, offering excellent wildlife viewing. In winter, the park becomes a peaceful northern escape ideal for ice fishing and enjoying crisp, snowy days outdoors.

• Unserviced Sites
• Open May - October
• 780-624-6125

Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is a popular outdoor destination named for its original figure-eight shape, formed when lower water levels once created two distinct basins. Today, visitors can enjoy a sandy beach, multiple docks, lakeside camping, a playground, and a scenic hiking trail that loops around the lake. Its calm waters make it ideal for paddling, while fishing enthusiasts can cast a line and take advantage of the lake’s great angling opportunities.

• Unserviced Sites
• Open May - October
• 780-624-6125

• Unserviced Sites
• Open May - September
• 780-624-6125

Moonshine Lake Campground, located in Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, is a great destination for anglers looking to combine fishing and camping. Set along the shores of Moonshine Lake, the park offers excellent opportunities to spend the day on the water and relax in a peaceful lakeside setting.
The large campground features powered sites, showers, and sewage disposal, making it a comfortable place to stay for a weekend or longer fishing trip. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park is located 27 km west of Spirit River on Highway 49 and 7 km north on Highway 725, just a short four-minute drive from the main highway.

• 188-864-3760

Spring Lake Campground is a popular fishing destination in Saddle Hills County and a favourite spot for anglers. The lake is stocked seasonally with rainbow and brook trout, making it one of the best places in the area to cast a line. Open from May 12 to October 1, the campground offers a peaceful setting for fishing and camping, with additional activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, and hiking available. Access is from Highway 59 by travelling north on Range Road 110, east on Township Road 750, north on Range Road 105, and west on Spring Lake Road. Please note the final 5.5 km are oilfield roads and may be rough or muddy.

• 780-356-2498
• Open: May 12 - October 1

Cotillion Recreation Area is located along the banks of the Peace River and is a great place to camp while exploring one of the region’s best fishing rivers. With 20 overnight sites featuring parking, fire pits, and picnic tables, it offers a comfortable riverside base for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The park also includes washrooms, showers, a playground, and a sheltered group area with a firepit. Just down the road, visitors can easily access the Peace River, making Cotillion Park a convenient spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the beauty of the river valley.

Directions: Turn north off Highway 49 onto Range Road 115 (Pillsworth Road). Travel 20 km and turn west onto Township Road 812. Continue 1.6 km, then turn right onto Range Road 120 and travel approximately 15 km.

780-353-2359

This peaceful day-use area features stocked ponds where anglers can try their luck catching rainbow trout and grayling. With convenient fishing docks and calm water, it’s a great spot to cast a line from shore.

The park also offers picnic tables, fire pits, and outhouses, making it easy to spend the entire day enjoying the outdoors. Hiking trails wind throughout the area, including sections of the Trans Canada Trail, and the park is known for excellent birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Remember the park closes at 11pm.

Anglers can enjoy shoreline fishing in a quiet natural setting, with the added convenience of camping, hiking trails, a playground, and picnic areas making it a great spot to spend the day or stay overnight while exploring the river.

Please note: Access to the campground is via a steep dirt road, which can be challenging after rainfall.

Set along the banks of the mighty Peace River, Strong Creek Recreation Area is a great spot for anglers looking to spend a full day or a few nights fishing.

Located about 12.5 km southeast of Peace River along Highway 684, the campground offers easy access to the river, where visitors can walk down and cast a line along the shoreline. It’s a peaceful setting to fish for the day while enjoying the quiet beauty of the river valley.

The campground features picnic tables, firepits, washrooms, potable water, and a sheltered kitchen, making it a comfortable place to set up for the day or stay overnight after a long day on the water. There is also a large playground for the kids.