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Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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Alberta

what to expect

We hope you enjoy your stay at this beautiful, rustic lakeshore campground. While you are here, you can fish, hike, watch birds, boat, and just enjoy the great outdoors. This recreation area has a forested hiking trail around the lake; bring your binoculars to help you get a good look at all the birds and other wildlife that live here. An easy-access boat launch allows you to get your electric-powered boat on the water to find the best fishing spots, or you can fish from the seawall. A paved trail to the lakeshore provides access to all.

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the basics

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The campsites

Total sites

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 Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer

If Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park openings Public campground · 16 km · Google Maps ↗
The Creek Campground Public campground · 14 km · Google Maps ↗
Lac Cardinal Recreation Area Dispersed camping · 16 km · Google Maps ↗
Berwyn Campground Public campground · 21 km · Google Maps ↗
Berwyn Municipal Campground Public campground · 21 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

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