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William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

William A. Switzer Provincial Park is located in the heart of the Alberta Northern Rockies. The 63 km park has five campgrounds along a chain of five lakes surrounded by tall forests of pine, spruce and aspen. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities to connect with nature. Favourite activities include relaxing at the beach, paddle boarding on the lakes, canoeing Jarvis Creek, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. During the summer months, families can join park interpreters for guided hikes and entertaining amphitheatre shows. A quaint visitor centre offers maps, brochures, and exhibits on the region, as well as a popular giftshop for those who love nature crafts, clothing, and books. Switzer Park is home to iconic Canadian wi…

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Water hookupDump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
PlaygroundBoat launchMarinaFish-cleaning stationRec hall
Access & policies
Winter camping

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Drive from Edmonton
285 km
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Drive from Calgary
372 km
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the campsites

Total sites
14
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do here

Activities you can do at William A. Switzer Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingBeachFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingCyclingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged lakes, 1 user-tagged fishing access, 1 user-tagged boat launch, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

William A. Switzer Provincial Park plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Drinking Water Advisory: Hand pumps unavailable
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective August 4, 2025 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Cache Lake Campground, Jarvis Lake Campground, Kelleys Bathtub Day Use, William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
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 →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 13 named anchors.