Photo: Chrystina Lake Provincial Recreation Area Chrystina Lake Provincial Recreation Area
ab parks Alberta
what to expect
Chrystina Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located 15 km northeast of Swan Hills off Hwy. 33. Explore the shoreline in your canoe, fish in the trout stocked lake, or access the OHV/snowmobile trail system.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
restroompets allowed
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
- Nearest dump station
- Nearest potable water
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.
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 Chrystina Lake Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Chrystina Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full
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