Tag: Camping Near River in Northern Lights No. 22

Beautiful river views abound in the Peace Country and Pratt’s Landing is an excellent example seen here.  Located along the Peace River downstream from Carter’s Camp and upstream from Historic Dunvegan, this camping spot offers something for everyone!  Choose from one of 15 overnight camping sites equipped with fire pits and picnic tables.  Enjoy a day of horse shoes, fishing, hiking and exploring the river valley.  Canoes, kayaks and river boats can access the river from the well-maintained boat launch.  At the end of an amazing day, relax around a warming campfire and listen to the mighty Peace River flowing by.  Younger campers will enjoy the playground and the freedom of lots of space to run and play.  Wildlife can often be viewed in this area. There are day use areas as well as non-potable water, outdoor toilet facilities and firewood available for visitors.

Pratt’s Landing can be found 32km west of Fairview on highway 682.

This cozy, private, 49 site camp ground in the Twin Lakes Provincial Park is located 65 km north of Manning. Twin Lakes Provincial Park is named for the two lakes neighboring one another within the park.  A smaller lake where the camp ground is located and a larger one accessible to visitors on foot.    Campers arriving at the park will see a modern playground located in the central part of the park as well as the self registration area and washrooms nearby.  After settling into a private well treed site, fishing enthusiasts can launch an electric motor boat on to the lake or cast their line from the dock and enjoy fishing for trout!  A modern fish cleaning station makes it easy to prep the day’s catch!  Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding as well as swimming will provide hours of enjoyment for campers of all ages!  A small sandy beach on the lake shore offers even more fun!  After a day of exciting activities, absorb the serenity of this beautiful area and the abundant wildlife that make their home here while hiking the walking trail around the first lake to the second lake.  This scenic trail was constructed by a Junior Forest Ranger Crew in 1997 and is approximately 3km in length.  Enjoy all the seasons in this area and experience a beautiful northern winter day in the park while ice fishing! 

Telephone:  780-274-0345  or  780-624-6486 

Escape the hustle and bustle!

Little Prairie RV Park is nestled in the pristine Mighty Peace. Located 1 km south of Manning, Alberta on Highway 35. The park offers incredible scenery, quiet and relaxing surroundings and endless outdoor activities for all to enjoy. There are great hiking trails near the campground where you are almost always guaranteed to see wildlife. The park is a great location for group gatherings; equipped with a common fire pit, gazebo, horseshoe pit, badminton court and volley ball court. The park also offers sightseeing tours of the area and jet boat cruises on the Peace River. There are fire-it’s and firewood available at all sites, as well as a large firepit in the common area. Not to mention an active 3000′ airstrip adjoining the park. With a bit of a heads up, the park can arrange for almost any activity one could imagine. Make the Little Prairie RV Park your next camping destination and experience the exceptional camping holiday you deserve.

Services:

• 31 spots available
• 30 amp & 50 amp power
• Portable water
• Sewer
• FREE firewood
• Horseshoe pits
• Playground

Cost:

• $30/ day for RVs or $750/month
• $14/ day for tents

Rendez-Vous RV Park is a fully-serviced year-round park located just a few minutes east of Peace River off the junction of highway 2 and 688, offering 30 or 50 amp power in our 57 pull through and 50 spacious back-in stalls.  We pride ourselves in our clean restrooms/showers as well as our new coin-operated laundry facility that is open 24/7 for your convenience.  All stalls include picnic tables and complimentary Wi-Fi. As well a variety of our back in stalls have fire pits. We offer daily, weekly or monthly rates and are a pet-friendly facility.  Our office also features a convenience store with an ever-growing inventory of U-Haul supplies, groceries, ICE CREAM, firewood, propane and items for your RV.

Rendez-Vous RV Park is located adjacent to Cecil Thompson Park, which offers a fishing pond, playground, walking trails, outdoor exercise equipment, and let’s not forget a giant bouncy pillow.

We have secure/fenced storage for both RV/vehicles/boats as well as weatherproof indoor storage units that are available for rent on a monthly basis.  As an authorized U-Haul dealer, our staff can help you with all your moving/storage needs.

NEW: Three, one-bedroom cottages & 1 RV drive-in shelter.

For more information and to review our current rates please visit our website!

Everything is better around a campfire! 

Strong Creek Park has a little something for everyone. Strong Creek Park is a municipal park located on the Peace River mouth of Strong Creek, 8 km south of the Town of Peace River, Alberta on Shaftesbury Trail. Set up camp or spend the day out at the park. Camping spots are rustic and free to the public. There are washrooms, water and a sheltered kitchen for campers. The park is a short stroll to the Peace River. Where you can spend the day sunbathing, paddling or fishing. There are picnic tables set up for day use, a fantastic park for the kiddos and scenic hiking trails throughout the park. This is the perfect place to unwind and escape reality.

24 km south of Peace River on highway 740 (Shaftesbury Trail), then a free ferry ride across the Peace River. Full hook ups, kitchen shelter, group picnic area, group camping area, tenting area, horse watering stations, concession, showers, hiking trails, horseshoes, playground, fishing.