Camping & Hiking · Alberta
Bear Lake Campground
A small, well-kept prairie lake campground in Alberta run by friendly caretakers, with free firewood, a big playground, a dock and very clean outhouses. The shallow lake gets algae by late summer.
What visitors say
Bear Lake Campground is a small, open campground on a prairie lake, reached by an unpaved road. Reviewers describe it as quiet and pretty, with wildlife on the water and lake views from many sites. There's little tree cover, and one guest noted some industrial activity on the far side of the lake.
The on-site caretakers get consistent praise for being welcoming and for keeping the place spotless. Several reviewers were surprised by how clean the outhouses were. Firewood and kindling are free, there are fire pits at the sites and the beach, and there's water, a covered shelter and electric hookups. Sites are small and open, which suits trailers and motorhomes more than tents.
Families like the large playground and open space for kids. The dock and kayak chute make it easy to get on the water, and the shallow lake is good for kayaking. One camper made an evening trip to a drive-in theatre about half an hour away.
Swimming is the big question. The lake is shallow and tends to fill with algae by August, and some visitors mention murky water, leeches and a mostly muddy beach, while others swam without trouble. Bring bug spray, as mosquitoes can be heavy.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 72 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bear Lake Campground directly.