Camping & Hiking · Alberta
Astotin Lake Campground
The main campground in Elk Island National Park, AB, beside Astotin Lake, with clean updated washrooms and bison trails nearby. Sites are small and close together, with little privacy.
What visitors say
Astotin Lake Campground sits in Elk Island National Park, and reviewers love the park itself: a pretty lake, a beach, hiking and boating, and bison and other wildlife along the roads. Several visitors note it's an easy place to reach and a good spot to catch the northern lights when they're active.
The campground offers tent and trailer sites plus a few rustic cabin-style units. The washrooms and showers have been updated and are described as clean. The main complaint is space: sites are small and packed close together, and more than one camper could hear the neighbours talking at night.
It's a good pick for families and day visitors who want lake time and hiking. The bison trail gets a particular mention, and the lake and picnic areas suit all ages. Drive slowly, since bison often wander on or near the roads.
Check site photos on the reservation site before you book, as some sites fit poorly or have no privacy. The lake can get crowded, bugs can be heavy, and one day visitor noted there was no drinking-water station, so bring supplies. A recent camper had a power bank stolen while charging it in the shelter, so don't leave valuables unattended.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 193 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Astotin Lake Campground directly.