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Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Whether you’re stopping in for the day or settling in for the night, Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area is the perfect base location, offering easy access to nearby lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. The rustic campground features beautiful views of both the surrounding mountains and the lake and is best suited for RVs. Island Lake is an ideal stopping point for travelers exploring the stunning Crowsnest Pass area.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
Boat launchFish-cleaning station
Access & policies
Pets allowed

find more: campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here →

Drive from Calgary
163 km
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Drive from Edmonton
443 km
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the campsites

Total sites
41
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayakingCyclingWildlife viewing

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 3 user-tagged boat launches, 2 user-tagged lakes on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area plus 7 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
First-come, first-served
No reservations taken or needed — show up, pick a vacant site, and self-register at the kiosk. Arrive early on summer weekends. See all first-come, first-served camping in Alberta →
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 →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

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

Plus 5 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 15 named anchors.