Fairfax Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Fairfax Lake Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

Fairfax Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located 50 km southeast of Robb on Hwy. 40. This large lake is ideal for canoeing and fishing for rainbow trout and brook trout. The campground has 27 spacious and well treed sites near the lakeshore. The road is normally accessible by 2-wheel drive. However, in the spring during wet weather, Highway 47 can be rough and a 4-wheel drive or a vehicle with high clearance is recommended.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

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The campsites

Total sites
27

Things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged boat launches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

Water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

First-come, first-served
No reservations taken or needed — show up, pick a vacant site, and self-register at the kiosk. Arrive early on summer weekends. See all first-come, first-served camping in Alberta →

what to bring

This list adapts to Fairfax Lake Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

If Fairfax Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 5 named anchors.