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Beaver Ranch Group Campground

Public campground inside William A. Switzer Provincial Park
William A. Switzer Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

William A. Switzer Provincial Park is located in the heart of the Alberta Northern Rockies. The 63 km park has five campgrounds along a chain of five lakes surrounded by tall forests of pine, spruce and aspen. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities to connect with nature. Favourite activities include relaxing at the beach, paddle boarding on the lakes, canoeing Jarvis Creek, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. During the summer months, families can join park interpreters for guided hikes and entertaining amphitheatre shows. A quaint visitor centre offers maps, brochures, and exhibits on the region, as well as a popular giftshop for those who love nature crafts, clothing, and books. Switzer Park is home to iconic Canadian wi…

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Fire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
Beach
Access & policies
Pets allowedWinter camping

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Drive from Edmonton
285 km
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Drive from Calgary
373 km
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the campsites

Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Beaver Ranch Group Campground.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingCyclingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 2 user-tagged lakes, 1 user-tagged fishing access on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Beaver Ranch Group Campground plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-09-09. Sources: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 13 named anchors.