Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Water Sports · Alberta
A large provincial park campground on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton, handy for families with a beach, playground and kayak rentals. Sites can be narrow, and alcohol and noise rules are strictly enforced.
Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Campground is close enough to Edmonton for an easy weekend, and many campers describe it as a pretty, quiet spot surrounded by trees. The main beach and playground are the highlights, and one family enjoyed renting kayaks and relaxing on the docks.
Experiences with the campground itself are mixed. Several guests found staff friendly and check-in smooth, with firewood sold at about $15 a bundle. Others found the sites narrow, with steep drop-offs beside some pads, and the Aspen loop is on a steep hill that's tricky for large RVs. One camper noted the sites don't have water, so arrive with a full tank.
It works best as a base for beach days, especially for families. Some reviewers note you have to drive to the beach, and there aren't many walking trails from the campground to other parts of the park.
Rules are enforced firmly. Recent reviewers describe groups being evicted late at night over alcohol outside a site, with no refund. On the other hand, one family with a baby had a loud late-night party next door that no one stopped. Highway and train noise can be heard, and a recent guest had a flooded site after rain and couldn't move, while another found the showers dirty. Read the park rules before booking with a group.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 396 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Campground directly.
