Bear Lake Campground

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Alberta

the basics

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The campsites

Total sites

Water + services

Nearest dump station 14 km · Google Maps ↗
Nearest potable water 70 km · Google Maps ↗

what to bring

This list adapts to Bear Lake Campground. no showers means a travel towel;

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer

If Bear Lake Campground is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Trout Creek Campground Dispersed camping · 4.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Trout Creek Campground Dispersed camping · 4.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Long Lake Campground Private campground · 7.0 km · Google Maps ↗
Jerry Vanderwell Memorial Park Dispersed camping · 10 km · Google Maps ↗
Jerry Vanderwell Memorial Park CG Private campground · 10 km · Google Maps ↗
Shiningbank Lake Dispersed camping · 16 km · Google Maps ↗
Shiningbank Lake Campground Private campground · 16 km · Google Maps ↗
Yates Natural Area Public campground · 17 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc.. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.