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sleep Under the Stars and Trees

Athabasca Region campgrounds are some of the best in Northern Alberta. You can choose secluded forest sites, fully serviced spots or seasonal getaway rentals, most within moments of gorgeous lakes and scenery.

A must-try for camping enthusiasts!

County Campgrounds

Baptiste Lake Campground

Baptiste Lake Campground has 8 tent pads along the southwest bank. Every site has a great lake view and includes a picnic table and fire .

Forfar Recreation Park

Forfar Recreation Park is situated on the southeast bank of Long Lake, a great spot for waterskiing, fishing, and enjoying a day at the beach. .

Ghost Lake Campground

Ghost Lake Campground has 4 unserviced sites. Available services include a boat launch for small boats, a pier, and a fish cleaning station. Share this: .

Hope Lake Campground

Enjoy one of 53 unserviced campsites at beautiful Hope Lake. The campground includes an RV dump, ATV compound, non-potable water well, cookhouse wired for generators, .

Island Lake Campground

Island Lake Campground is a perfect group camping location, with 12 unserviced sites available. Other amenities include a boat launch for small boats, a dock, .

Jackfish Lake Campground

Jackfish Lake campground features 35 unserviced sites, group camping, non-potable well water, a sandy beach, a playground, piers, a boat launch and a cookhouse wired .

Long Lake Campground

Long Lake Campground offers 3 unserviced campsites and includes a boat launch for small boats, hiking, and fishing. Share this: Click to share on Facebook .

Narrow Lake Campground

Narrow Lake Campground has 8 unserviced sites and includes a day-use area, boat launch, pier, and fishing. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens .

North Buck Lake Narrows Campground

North Buck Lake Narrows Campground features a day-use area, a boat launch area for small boats, a bird-watching station and 6 un-serviced campsites. Share this: .

Provincial Campgrounds

North Buck Lake Provincial Campground

North Buck Lake Provincial Campground is east of Boyle, AB. This scenic lake provides opportunities for fishing, boating and water-skiing; abundant bird life can be .

Poacher’s Landing Provincial Recreation Area

Poacher’s Landing Provincial Recreation Area is a self-registration campground located along the Athabasca River and includes six unserviced sites, a boat launch, a horse corral, .

Backcountry & Wilderness Areas

La Biche River Wildland

Access this wildland area from the Poacher’s Landing campground and trail system. Undisturbed Boreal forest setting; random backcountry camping with limited facilities. Good for horseback .