Cold Lake Provincial Park Photo: Alberta Parks

Cold Lake Provincial Park

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Located in a transition zone between parkland and boreal forest, the park protects marshes, mixed wood forests, beautiful sand beaches and lakeshore landscapes that support a diverse community of birds and other wildlife. Despite its name, the lake’s depth actually creates a thermal basin that prevents ice forming until well into December. As a result, the birding season here is extended significantly. Not only is this a great place to see waterfowl and shorebirds, hundreds of songbirds and other forest species live in the varied and rich habitats in the park. Many species use the sheltering forests of the park as wintering grounds. While you are here, explore the 9 km of formal trails by foot or mountain bike. Stroll along the lakeshore to see birds or catch a glimpse of other resident wi…

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the basics

Hookups & power
Water hookupDump station
At the campground
Drinking waterCamp storeFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
BeachPlaygroundBoat launchMarinaFish-cleaning stationRec hall

the campsites

Total sites
118
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do here

Activities you can do at Cold Lake Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Trail Warning: Cold Lake Trails
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective May 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Cold Lake Campground, Cold Lake Day Use, Cold Lake Group Use, Cold Lake Provincial Park. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.