M.D. of Bonnyville & Cold Lake Campgrounds

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Communities included in this section are
M.D. of Bonnyville,Town of Bonnyville,City of Cold Lake and the Village of Glendon

Updated February 26, 2024

Chickenhill Lake M.D. Park
Located in the southwestern portion of the M.D., Chickenhill Lake M.D. Park has 29, 30-amp powered sites. Grab a lakefront site for great views of the vivid sunset or set up in the forested area to enjoy private, treed sites. Bring your volleyball — the beach court here is full of soft sand, great for a day of friendly competition.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 59314 RGE RD 482.
How to get here: south of Hwy. 28 (at Glendon intersection) on Hwy. 882 (Rge. Rd. 484) for 6.4 km, east on Twp. Rd. 594 for 3.3 km and then south on Rge. Rd. 482 for one km. From St. Paul go north on Hwy. 881 and east on Twp. Rd. 594 for 28.9 km.

Cold Lake M.D. Park
From lakefront sites to the walk-up tent sites, the Cold Lake M.D. Park offers 159 spots geared for every kind of camper (145 power and 14 non-power). This park provides a great adventure base camp. Located a short five-minute walk from Kinosoo Beach, enjoy amenities such as a concession, water sport rentals, basketball and volleyball courts, and the lakeside splash park.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Located at 2301-1 Ave. in Cold Lake North.

Crane Lake East M.D. Park
Lake and forest meet for a relaxing atmosphere for the 29, 30-amp power sites at the Crane Lake East M.D. Park. With a boat launch and dock and small swimming area complete with a beach and playground, it’s a great getaway for the whole family.
Online staggered reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 64005 RGE RD 443.
How to get here: located 25 km west of Cold Lake along Hwy. 55, five km north on Rge. Rd. 444 and east on Twp. Rd. 640.

Crane Lake West M.D. Park
You’re never far from the lake here. Crane Lake West M.D. Park has 24, 30-amp power sites. The campground on this small, warm recreation lake offers a larger beach, day use area, boat mooring, with access to a neighbouring concession.
Online staggered reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 64002 RGE RD 444.
How to get here: located 25 km west of Cold Lake along Hwy. 55 and five km north on Rge. Rd. 444.

Ethel Lake M.D. Park
With only 11 non-power sites, Ethel Lake M.D. Park may be small, but it has a lot to keep you and your family occupied for a day or a week. Whether you have a pontoon or a kayak, it’s a great lake to spend the day on. After dinner, try your aim at the horseshoe pits.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 64232 RGE RD 431.
How to get here: located eight km west on Hwy. 55 and 10 km north on Hwy. 897 from Cold Lake.

French Bay on Cold Lake M.D. Park
Located minutes away from Kinosoo Ridge Resort, this park with 10 non-power sites lets you sleep in the shadow of adventure! There is a boat launch at the upper sites that can be used dependent on water levels. A small day use area provides the setting for a great beach day. Don’t feel like cooking? The Ridge restaurant on the second floor of the Kinosoo Ridge chalet has a tasty seasonal menu for you. While you’re there, check out the 60-foot-tall Aerial Adventure Park or Target Golf.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: #2 63218 RGE RD 411.
How to get here: Located 15 km northeast of Cold Lake, one km south of Kinosoo Ridge Resort, on the southeast shore of Cold Lake.

Minnie Lake M.D. Parks
The east campground at Minnie Lake has 11 powered sites. This getaway offers a day use area, change rooms, swimming platform, frisbee golf, camp store — everything you need for a weekend of fun. On the west side, you’ll find seven large 30-amp power sites — great for a family reunion! You’ll also find a boat launch and dock. The small lake is great for a variety of water activities including wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and more.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
East Side Rural Address: #17 61219 RGE RD 482.
West Side Rural Address: #45 61219 RGE RD 482.
How to get here: located five minutes northeast of Glendon north off Hwy. 660.

Muriel Lake M.D. Park
With an impressive 95 sites, 13 kilometres of hiking and biking trails, a day use lookout area, baseball diamonds and two playgrounds, Muriel Lake is one of the M.D.’s largest campgrounds. Featuring barrier-free accessible washrooms and showers. Bring your canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard to see the campground from a new view and do some birdwatching. Horse lovers can take advantage of the day use staging area for access to eight kilometres of marked horse trails. Seasonal sites available.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 60304 RGE RD 452.
How to get here: located 12 km east off Hwy. 28 (just before the Town of Bonnyville) on Twp. Rd. 610 and six km south on Rge. Rd. 452 (watch for signs).

Pelican Point on Moose Lake M.D. Park
NEW THIS YEAR — Pelican Point M.D. Park is now ATV friendly! Bring your quad or side-by-side for a trip full of exploring and fun. A portion of the 58 non-power sites at Pelican Point will be dedicated to visitors bringing OHVs. Coming with a group of friends? Reserve one of our two large group sites. Full regulations about ATV use within the park will be posted at  bit.ly/MDCamping.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 61015 RGE RD 474. How to get here: located two km north of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41, 16 km west on Hwy. 660 and 6.5 km south on Rge. Rd. 474 OR one km north of Glendon, 10 km east on Hwy. 660 and 6.5 km south.

Vezeau Beach on Moose Lake M.D. Park
Looking for a summer at the lake? Look no further than the M.D.’s campground at Vezeau Beach on Moose Lake. This park offers 23 full-service sites plus three sites with only power that are available for seasonal camping. Enjoy the new two-lane boat launch and 15-boat slip dock. There’s a playground and jumping pillow for the kids and the 18-hole Bonnyville Golf and Country Club is across the road. Bring your bike or hiking shoes and check out the extensive trail system – including a tunnel that goes under Highway 28. Next to the Visitor Information Centre at the Shaw House, plan to stop by for an ice cream to beat the summer heat or pick up a souvenir made by local artisans.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: #1 46300 TWP RD 611.
How to get here: located five km west of Bonnyville on Hwy. 28.

Wolf Lake M.D. Park
This campground with 59 non-power sites lets you really take a break. Backcountry camping at its best coupled with great walleye fishing, it’s easy to pass the time surrounded by the lush forest. Know before you go – if you’re planning on walleye fishing, please be sure to apply for tags at mywildalberta.ca.
Online reservations open April 1 at 8:30 a.m. at letscamp.ca. Park opens May 10, 2024.
Rural Address: 65014 RGE RD 475.
How to get here: located 20 km north of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41, 15 km west on Hwy. 55 and 30 km north on Rge. Rd. 475.

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If you’re interested in SEASONAL CAMPING see this list below  for Bonnyville – Cold Lake Region Campgrounds that offer Seasonal Camping

Private Campgrounds that offer Seasonal Camping:

Bonnyville
Poplar Escape RV Park Email: poplarescapervpark@gmail.com 780-812-4507

Rocky Meadows Country Getaway – Sixty full-service sites (power, water and sewer), 30 and 50 amp power. Showers, laundry, playground, and blow-up waterslide. Group area with shelter for overnight and day use. Spring fed pond now stocked with rainbow trout. U-Pick Berry Farm with Pie Shop and “Farmyard” minigolf. Hiking trail to Beaver River. Take a relaxing float down the Beaver River. Nightly, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates. Open year-round. Located 13.4 km north of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41 and 3.4 km west on Township Road 624A. 780-826-6053 www.rockymeadows.net

Cold Lake
Evergreen Birch Lodge – Three minutes west of Cold Lake’s Kinosoo Beach is this beautiful 142-acre resort, with 12 secluded full-service RV sites, cabins, one and two full-kitchen cottages, as well as three to six bedroom lodges. Evergreen Lodge is a luxury facility with six bedrooms, 10 beds, three bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, coffee bar and extra kitchen with a great room. There is an outside covered seating area that can accommodate up to 60 guests for reunions and intimate weddings. All accommodations are nestled in private forested areas, pet friendly, with 4.6 km of walking trails that wind through acres of horse pastureland filled with birds and wildlife. Every private entry cabin has a firepit and patio with barbecue. Each RV site has a wooden deck, firepit and picnic table.

RV sites have both 15 and 30 amp power, full services, as well as wireless internet and free laundry facilities. RV sites run from April 1 to October 31, and have two night, weekly and monthly rates. There is a full-service group area for gatherings of four to six RVs. The resort provides quiet enjoyment and great birdwatching. The campground has a safe, on-site playground, playhouse and treehouse. Kim Gray, the on-site fishing guide, has added Anglers Bait & Tackle for all your fishing needs. He offers guided fishing charters in summer and winter, as well as ice fishing shacks for rent. Located 3.5 km west of Cold Lake on Rge. Rd. 423. 780-639-3114 Lodge Booking Office  780-660-9336 Anglers Bait n Tackle and charter booking. www.evergreenbirchlodge.com

Hamilton House – A Woodland Oasis Inn and Adventures – Four full-service RV sites, with power and water, with sewer disposal for weekly and monthly guests. Picnic table, with group use firepit or individual firepits. Various sizes fit from 16 to 40 feet. Access to outdoor B&B amenities; canoeing, hiking/biking trails, lawn games and hot tub. Rates: $35/unit/night full service, $220/weekly, $800/monthly. $20/unit/night non-power in the group use area. Located 10 minutes southeast of the City of Cold Lake on Hwy. 55 East. 780-594-7257 or 780-812-6525  www.hamiltonhouse.com

Baywood Park 780-573-3108 or 780-812-6612
RunWay RV Park 780-815-3246 or 780-639-3253
Crane Lake Bodina Resort 780-826-7165
Hilda Lake  Hideaway 780-201-2654
La Corey – Willow Trail RV Park 780-812-3005
Manatokan Lake RV Campground 780-812-5521
Marie Lake Shelter Bay Resort –780.639.3069
Muriel Lake Rustic RV Park 403-815-9795
Spring Beach Campground 780-826-6277

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Additional Private and Provincial Campgrounds:

Ardmore Community Campsite – Ten non-power sites. Maintained campsite with access to the Iron Horse Trail. Nine-hole, sand green golf course next door featuring Micro Golf, 10-stall driving range, licensed clubhouse and electric power carts. Close to fish pond, and jogging trail. Rates: $10/Unit/Night non-power. Call to book. Located at 5013-48 Street, adjacent to Ardmore Golf Course. 780.826.2449

Bonnyville Poplar Escape RV Park – Poplar Escape has 20 full-service, year-round sites available and 11 full-service summer sites. Featuring Wi-Fi, laundry and a shower house. Located 3.2 km north of Bonnyville off of Highway 660 at 61411A Range Road 455. 780-812-4507. www.poplarescapervpark.ca 

Cold Lake
Baywood Park – Forty-six sites with 21 full-service sites (power, water and sewer), 30 and 15 amp electrical, with firepits and picnic tables, $35/unit/night. Twenty-five partially serviced (power and water), 30 amp electrical, with firepits and picnic tables, $35/unit/night. Tenting also available. Four fully serviced log cabins for rent nightly, weekly or monthly. Call for rates. Baywood Park is located on 137 acres that includes 2.5 km of walking trails through wooded areas, boardwalks across marshland, covered shelter with day use area, and outdoor toilets. Private boat launch to Long Bay on Cold Lake available to Baywood campers. Winter camping is available. Please call for details. Located one km east of Cold Lake South and three km north on Baywood Road (turn on Rge. Rd. 420 off of Twp. Rd. 630). 780-573-3108 or 780-812-6612

Cold Lake Provincial Park – Total 117 sites: 26 sites with power and water hookups, 79 sites with power and 12 walk-in tenting sites. Campground store operates May long weekend to Labour Day selling firewood, ice, ice cream, snacks, and camping supplies. Firepits, boat launch, showers, pump and tap water, dumping station, day use area, group camping area by reservation, playground, hiking trails, swimming, lookout platforms, public beach, fishing, boating, and birding. Rates: $46/unit/night with power and water, $38/unit/night with power, $30/unit/night non-power. All sites on the reservation system. No first come, first served sites. Open May 20 to Thanksgiving. For more information call 780-594-7856. Located five km northeast of Cold Lake off Hwy. 28.  1-877-537-2757 Book online at shop.AlbertaParks.ca

English Bay Provincial Recreation Area – Fifty-seven sites with power on the west side of Cold Lake. Boat launch, beach, and swimming area. Rates: $34/unit/night with power. All sites on the provincial reservation system. Open May 20 to September 7. For more information call 780-594-7856. Located 16 km north of Cold Lake. 1-877-537-2757 Book online at shop.AlbertaParks.ca

French Bay Provincial Recreation Area – Ten non-power campsites. Firepits, bring your own firewood. Day use beach area and swimming at lower campsite. Boat launch for small car top boats and dock at upper campsite. Hand pumps for water. Rates: $26/unit/night non-power. First come, first served, self-registration. Open May 20 to September 7. Located 15 km northeast of Cold Lake, one km south of Kinosoo Ridge, on the southeast shore of Cold Lake. 1-877-537-2757 Book online at shop.AlbertaParks.ca

RunWay RV Park – Offers 10 full-service RV sites with 30 amp power, potable water, sewer hookups, garbage disposal and Wi-Fi. Amenities include trails, four-acre short-range golfing (three green), group firepits, sitting area, U-Pick, organic vegetable garden. Picnic tables, firewood, golf clubs, and bicycles available on site. Catering mainly to oilfield workers and retired couples. Located four km west of Cold Lake North on Rge. Rd. 424 at 63408 RGE RD 424. Quiet dead-end road. 780-815-3246 www.runwayrv.com

Crane Lake
Bodina Resort – Forty-two full-service sites with 30 and 50 amp power on the south shore of Crane Lake. On-site camper rentals. Three cabins at $110 a night or $600 weekly during summer season. Store open seasonally, showers, firepits, firewood for sale, boat launch, pressurized water service, beach/swimming area, and hiking trails. Access to ATV trails. Reservations recommended. Long-term monthly rentals available. Taking full season bookings starting April 1. All other bookings start May 1. Rates: $42/unit/night, $275/weekly, $900/monthly, and $3,400/seasonal. Leave your trailer year-round for $4,200. Located 25 km west of Cold Lake along Hwy. 55 and five km north on Rge. Rd. 444. 780-826-7165  www.bodinaresort.com

Hilda Lake Hideaway – Seasonal campsite with 47 non-serviced sites. Oversized private treed lots within close proximity to lakeshore. Eighteen sites with private lakeshore access. It is the perfect location to enjoy fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, and Burbot. Four beach areas throughout the campground. Firepits and picnic tables provided with each site, boat launch, and sani-dump. Completely fenced, gated campground with access for seasonal campers and their guests only. Open May long weekend to September 15. Located at 64118 RGE RD 434, 20 minutes from Cold Lake and 35 minutes from Bonnyville. 780-201-2654  www.campingcoldlakehildalake.com

Manatokan Lake RV Campground – Twenty full-service sites (30 amp power, water and sewer). Private beach and two private 60-foot fishing docks. Excellent catch and keep Perch and Northern Pike fishing. Check 2021 regulations for updates. Public boat launch. Call or text for reservations and rates. Seasonal rates. Open year-round. Located 19.2 km northwest of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41, west on Hwy. 55 for 9.6 km, north at Iron River on Rge. Rd. 470 for 3.2 km and then west on Twp. Rd. 634 for 1.6 km. Rural address: 63402 RGE RD 471. 780-812-5521

Moose Lake Provincial Park – Total 59 sites: 47 power, 12 non-power. Group camping area with 12 power sites. All sites are on the reservation system. Covered cookshack and firepits. Water in each loop, firewood for sale, playground, boat launch, hiking trails, and swimming area. Excellent birdwatching. Adjacent to Iron Horse Trail. Rates: $33/unit/night power, $26/unit/night non-power. Open May 20 to September 7. For information call 780-594-7856. Located two km north of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41, 12 km west on Hwy. 660. 1-877-537-2757 Book online at shop.AlbertaParks.ca

Franchere Bay Provincial Recreation Area – Total 198 sites on the north shore of Moose Lake: 41 power and water; 57 power; 100 non-power. All sites are on the provincial reservation system. Showers, cookshack, sandy beach, tap water, fish cleaning stand, playground, and boat launch. Firewood for sale. Adjacent to Iron Horse Trail.  Rates: $42/unit/night power and water, $34/unit/night power, $26/unit/night non-power. Open May 20 to September 7. For information call 780-594-7856. Located two km north of Bonnyville on Hwy. 41, 18 km west on Hwy. 660 and two km south on Rge. Rd. 473 OR one km north of Glendon, 10 km east on Hwy. 660 and two km south. 1-877-537-2757 Book online at shop.AlbertaParks.ca

Muriel Lake
Rustic RV Park – Seasonal lease only for both full-service lots and dry lots (off the grid) on Muriel Lake. Lots are large with unlimited extra space available for storage and use. Decks, sheds and personalized décor are welcome. Winter storage is included. Beach, biking, birdwatching, walking and quad trails are accessible. ATVs and pets are welcome. Close proximity to several other lakes, golf course, Bonnyville Pro Rodeo, MudFest, and town amenities. Privacy, space, peace, and tranquility are key features. Seasonal use is from May 15 to September 30. By appointment only. Located 14.5 km south of Bonnyville. 403-815-9795  www.rusticrvpark.ca

Spring Beach Campground – Two hundred full-service sites on Muriel Lake. ATV and quad-friendly campground. Minigolf, playground, beach, walking and ATV trails, store, showers, laundry, propane refills, wheelchair accessible washrooms, and firewood for sale. Rates: Mainly seasonal, with optional $45/unit/night, weekly and monthly rates available on request. Open from May 15 to September 30. Reservations required. Located 10 km south of Bonnyville on Gurneyville Road (Rge. Rd. 460). 780-826-6277

Reservations are strongly recommended for all campgrounds. Campground rates, site details and contact numbers may be subject to change. Please visit our website at md.bonnyville.ab.ca for up-to-date information on prices and amenities.

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