Photo: Alberta Parks Chain Lakes Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parkswhat to expect
Chain Lakes Provincial Recreation Area was originally part of the network of Forest Recreation Program sites run by the Alberta Forest Service, but was transferred to Alberta Parks in the 1990s. It offers rustic camping and a taste of the boreal forest, with long summer days filled with swimming and fishing. You can fish from shore and from your canoe or electric powered boat. The lake is stocked with fish including tiger trout, and a boat launch eases your access to the lake. Note: Chain Lakes Provincial Recreation Area is located near Athabasca, in northern Alberta, where as Chain Lakes Provincial Park is located along Highway 22 in southern Alberta.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Chain Lakes Provincial Recreation Area.
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Howie Lake
what's around
Chain Lakes Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
recent reports
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other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km.
Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
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