Photo: Alberta Parks Cold Lake Campground, Cold Lake Provincial Park
ab parks inside Cold Lake Provincial Parkwhat to expect
Located in a transition zone between parkland and boreal forest, the park protects marshes, mixed wood forests, beautiful sand beaches and lakeshore landscapes that support a diverse community of birds and other wildlife. Despite its name, the lake’s depth actually creates a thermal basin that prevents ice forming until well into December. As a result, the birding season here is extended significantly. Not only is this a great place to see waterfowl and shorebirds, hundreds of songbirds and other forest species live in the varied and rich habitats in the park. Many species use the sheltering forests of the park as wintering grounds. While you are here, explore the 9 km of formal trails by foot or mountain bike. Stroll along the lakeshore to see birds or catch a glimpse of other resident wi…
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
The campsites
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Cold Lake Marina
- Cold Lake Marina
Plus 2 user-tagged boat launches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
Cold Lake Campground, Cold Lake Provincial Park plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
what to bring
This list adapts to Cold Lake Campground, Cold Lake Provincial Park. no showers means a travel towel;
If Cold Lake Campground, Cold Lake Provincial Park is full
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Cold Lake Campground
- Cold Lake Group Use
- Ethel Lake M.D. Park
- Baywood Park and Cabins
- Cold Lake Municipal District Campground
- Cold Lake M.D. Campground
- French Bay on Cold Lake M.D. Park
- Bodina Resort
Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.