Jackfish Lake Campground

Jackfish Lake Campground Jackfish Lake Campground and day use area is located 20 minutes North East of the town of Athabasca. This campground offers a great getaway without the long drive. The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and recreational boating. Open from May 1 to September 30. No Reservations. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch Playground Pier Firewood Designated & marked swimming area Fishing 35 Un‐serviced campsites Drinking water (hand pumps) Group area with cookhouse and wood stove Directions: Take highway 55 east of Athabasca 2 km from the A & W, turn north onto Airport Road and follow the signs for another 9 km. To reach our campsite from the east on Highway 55 turn north on Range Road 214 then west on Township Road 27, North on Range Road 213 and follow the signs. Campground map (pdf) Contact Jackfish Lake Campground 780‐213‐0038 (May to September) 780‐675‐2273 (October to April) Group Camping Rates Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $20 $8 One night $200 Two nights $300 Three nights $375 Each additional night $100 13 units, $8 per night for extra units Forfar Recreation Park Campground Since the early 1900’s, according to local residents this area of the County has been known as Forfar, and boasted a school, hall and the park. The hall and park both proudly remain. The Park is located on the shores of Long Lake, and offers 2 beaches, swimming, fishing, canoeing, recreational boating and hiking. Open from May 1 to September 30. Reservations may be made 30 days prior to the first night of stay. Please call the campground directly at 780‐675‐5253, May 1 to September 30 or call 780‐
675‐2273 during the off season. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch Playground Pier Hiking trails Firewood Designated & marked swimming area Fishing 72 Un‐serviced campsites Drinking water (hand pumps) Group area with camp shelter with wood burning cook stove Directions: From Athabasca, follow Hwy 2, 18 km south of Athabasca then 23 km west on Hwy 663. If you are traveling from Edmonton take Highway 2 North to Highway 663 then west for 23 km. Campground map (pdf) Contact Forfar Recreation Park Campground 780‐675‐5253 (May to September) 780‐675‐2273 (October to April) Group Camping One night $200 Two nights $300 Three nights $375 Each additional night $100 13 units, $8 per night for extra units Seasonal Camping Rates Rates Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $20 $8 Per Month (minimum 2 months) $350 Full Season (May to September) $1200 Seasonal Camping Applications are accepted from September 30 to December 31 of the current year followed by a random draw for site allocation. Contact the Campground Manager at 780‐675‐5253 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 780‐675‐2273 to receive an application. Hope Lake Campground Escape to Hope Lake Campground located just 17 km Northeast of Boyle. This campground is a great getaway for anyone looking for a quiet family oriented vacation. The campground offers a great beach, swimming, hiking trails, fishing, canoeing and there is a boating restriction on the lake of 12 km/hr. Hope Lake also has excellent ATV trials close by, though we do not allow ATVs in the campground we do have a locked ATV compound located just outside of the campground. Open from May 1 to September 30. Reservations may be made 30 days prior to the first night of stay. To reserve please call 780‐689‐7911. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch Playground Pier Hiking trails Firewood Designated & marked swimming area Fishing 50 Un‐serviced campsites Drinking water (hand pumps) Group area with camp shelter with a wood burning cook stove Rates Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard Directions: 2.5 km north of Boyle on Hwy 63 then 3.2 km east on Skeleton Narrows Road, then 11 km north, follow signs. Campground map (pdf) Contact Hope Lake Campground 780‐689‐7911 Campground 780‐675‐2273 Athabasca County Group Camping One night $200 Two nights $300 Three nights $375 Each additional night $100 13 units, $8 per night for extra units Seasonal Camping Rates Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $20 $8 Per Month (minimum 2 months) $350 Full Season $1200 Seasonal Camping Applications are accepted from September 30 to December 31 of the current year followed by a random draw for site allocation. Contact the Campground Manager to receive an application. Baptiste Lake Campground Baptiste Lake is located on the west side of the County and is a popular recreation lake with locals and visitors alike. The sites in this campground are best suited to tents and smaller camping units. There is a beach, fishing, canoeing, hiking and access to the Summer Villages of Baptiste Lake. Open from May 1 to September 30. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch Playground Pier Firewood (delivered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) Fishing— check local regulations Picnic shelter Drinking Water (hand pumps) Un‐serviced campsites Rates Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) Directions: Go West from Athabasca on Highway 2, continue West on Highway 812, then follow Township Road 664 around Baptiste Lake to the campground, total distance approximately 17 km. No reservations. Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard $5 $5 $10 $8 Contact Baptiste Lake Campground 780‐675‐2273 Long Lake Campground This campground is located on the north west tip of Long Lake, this campground shares it’s shores with Forfar Park and a Junior Forest Wardens Camp. The lake and area offer some great fishing, boating, hiking and off site access to quadding trails, though we do not allow ATVs in the campground. Open from May 1 to September 30. No reservations. Site Amenities Boat launch, accommodates small boats Firewood (delivered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) Fishing 4 Un‐serviced campsites Rates Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard Directions: Go West 15 km from Athabasca on Highway 2, continue West on Highway 812, turn south on Highway 812 and go 16 km to Highway 663, turn west follow to Township Road 650 approximately 6 km, 2.5 km to Range Road 250 1.5 km, turn west at Township Road 651 and go 0.5 km to the campground. From Edmonton, north on Highway 2, turn west on to Highway 663 and go 15 km, turn onto Township Road 650, follow to Range Road 250, turn at Township Road 651 follow signs. All distances are approximations, please watch for signs. Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $10 $8 Contact Long Lake Campground 780‐675‐2273 Narrow Lake Campground Narrow Lake is located on the west side of the County Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard and is a popular recreation lake with divers and Directions: boaters. This lake is shared with Camp Wright, an air cadet camp located across the lake and with the Go West from Athabasca on Highway 2, for 15 km Alberta Fish and Game Association Outdoor continue West on Highway 812, turn south on High‐
Education Facility. The sites in this campground have way 812 for 13 km to Township Road 652, 7 km to been under going some upgrades and offer some the campground. beautiful camping opportunities. There is a beach, From Edmonton, north on Highway 2, turn North on fishing, canoeing, hiking, and other great recreational to Highway 663 travel for 10 km, at Township Road opportunities. 652, 7km West. Open from May 1 to September 30. All distances are approximate. No reservations. Site Amenities Contact Narrow Lake Campground Day use area Boat launch 780‐675‐2273 Firewood (delivered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) Fishing 10 Un‐serviced campsites Rates Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $10 $8 Island Lake Campground Picturesque Island Lake is located 30 km West and North of Athabasca. This lake has many islands and bays making it ideal for bird watching and canoeing. Recreational boating, swimming, and fishing are also great summer time activities enjoyed at Island Lake. Open from May 1 to September 30. No reservations. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch— small boats only Pier Firewood (delivered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) Fishing Drinking water (hand pump) 11 Un‐serviced campsites Rates Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) $5 $5 $10 $8 Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard Directions: Go West from Athabasca on Highway 2, continuing on Highway 2 North, turn right at Township Road 665.5, follow this North around the bend to Range Road 240 and at then into Range Road 235 for 10 km, turn left on Township road 680, 1.5 km to Island Lake Campground. Contact Island Lake Campground 780‐675‐2273 Ghost Lake Campground A tranquil, small lake with a well treed shoreline, Ghost Lake is the perfect spot for a relaxing get away. This campground offers fishing, canoeing, but there is a 12 km/hour boat speed limit enforced on the lake. Open from May 1 to September 30. No reservations. Rates Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) Directions: Go West from Athabasca on Highway 2, continue North on Highway 2, turn west onto Township Road 683 then go 2 km to campground. Site Amenities Day use area Boat launch— small boats only Outhouses Pier Firewood (delivered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) Fishing 5 Un‐serviced campsites Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard $5 $5 $10 $8 Contact Ghost Lake Campground 780‐675‐2273 North Buck Narrows Campground North Buck Narrows offers limited access to North Buck Lake, for small water craft or experienced boat‐
ers. This is a secluded campground offering privacy for smaller camping units. Open from May 1 to September 30. No reservations. Site Amenities Firewood not supplied Fishing Bird Watching Platform 3 Un‐serviced campsites Day use Wood Overnight (per night) Extra unit (per night) Directions: From Grassland 6.5 km south on Range Road 183, East 3 km on Township Road 670, South 3 km on Range Road 182, East 3 km on Township Road 664 and 3 km South on Range Road 180 to the camp‐
ground. From Donatville take Township Road 665 East 4 km, North on Range Road 190 for 1 km, East on Township Road 665 for 2 km, north on Range Road 185 for 1.5 km and east on Township Road 670 for 7 km, South 3 km on Range Road 182, East 3 km on Township Road 664 and 3 km South on Range Road 180 to the camp‐
ground. Rates Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard $5 $5 $10 $8 Contact North Buck Narrows Campground 780‐675‐2273 Day Use & Rest Areas in Athabasca Highway 63 Rest Area Stop, stretch and rest at this roadside stop. Nice spot for a picnic! Located West of Boyle on Highway 63. Boyle Fish Pond Bring the family out for a nature walk and wiener roast at the Boyle Fish Pond. The pond is stocked each spring with trout for your angling pleasure. The rest area is located South of Boyle on Highway 831. Rochester Rest Area When traveling north on Highway 2, the Rochester Rest area is just 1 km north of Highway 661. Take a break, relax, and rejuvenate before you head back out on the open road. Apps for your trip to Athabasca County Got a techie in the family? Kids would rather play angry birds than go for a nature walk? Download some of these apps to your smart phone to enrich your next trip to Athabasca County! Let us know your favorite app, and we will add it to our list. Apps for iPhone Apps for Blackberry My Compass 3D‐Nature Tree Identification 100+ Animal & Nature Sounds Animal Sounds All Nature NW Wildflowers of the Western Plains Project Noah Edible or Not idMushroom Browser ABC Wildlife Audubon—several available Birds, Owls, Mammals, Trees Animal Coloring for kids, Pets and Wildlife My Nature—Tree Guide and Animal Tracks The Sierra Club Animal & Bird Tracks Nature Trivia Animal Trivia Community Halls in Athabasca County There are a number of halls available throughout the County to rent for your entertainment or business needs. Please contact individual halls for further information. Amber Valley Community Hall Floyd or Marion Kostyk 780‐675‐4395 or 780‐689‐7686 Atmore Community Hall Carrie Hrynyk 780‐623‐5466 Sandra Mannen 780‐525‐3305 Caslan Recreation and Culture Society Susan Gaigneur 780‐689‐2234 Colinton Community Club Doreen Wright 780‐675‐4584 Ellscott Community Hall Association Andy Hutton 780‐689‐7968 Shelly Hutton 780‐689‐6339 Grassland Agricultural Society Dianna Coverly 780‐525‐2530 or 780‐525‐8128 Stella Yakowchuk 780‐525‐2228 Grosmont Community Club Severna Bosik 780‐675‐3832 Meanook Community Club Darlene Ramsden 780‐675‐5639 New Pine Creek Hall Gail Sissons 780‐675‐2572 Perryvale Community Hall Cathy Quessth 780‐689‐2291 Provista Community Association Vickie Bereziuk 780‐525‐2233 Richmond Park Hall Valerie Lisowec 780‐675‐4756 Rochester Agricultural Society Cathy MacBeth 780‐698‐2591 South Athabasca Community Hall Association Betty Edwards 780‐675‐2117 Jean Barry 780‐675‐4764 Wandering River Recreation Association Bernie Tynan 780‐623‐0945 Summer Events in Athabasca County May June July Fly In BBQ— Join us at the Athabasca Regional Airport from 11‐3 for beef on a bun, airplanes and air cadets. August Sand Castle Competitions— Both Hope Lake Campground and Forfar Park will be hosting sand castle building competitions, come out and build your own or vote for your favorite! Compete for great prizes! September