Photo: Alberta Parks Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area
ab parkswhat to expect
Whether you’re stopping in for the day or settling in for the night, Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area is the perfect base location, offering easy access to nearby lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. The rustic campground features beautiful views of both the surrounding mountains and the lake and is best suited for RVs. Island Lake is an ideal stopping point for travelers exploring the stunning Crowsnest Pass area.
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.
- Power boat launch
- Power boat launch
- Power boat launch
- Power boat launch
- Power boat launch
- Continental Divide viewpoint
- Paddle craft takeout
- Paddle craft takeout
Plus 2 user-tagged boat launches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area plus 8 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- Nearest dump station
- Nearest potable water
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
what to bring
This list adapts to Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Chinook Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Crowsnest River RV Park
- Chinook Campground, Chinook Provincial Recreation Area
- Crowsnest Mountain Resort
- Green Mountain RV Campground on Crowsnest River, Crowsnest Pass
- Crowsnest River RV Park
- Lost Lemon Campground and Cabins
- Craab Spot
Plus 7 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.