Graveyard Lake Campground · William A. Switzer Provincial Park Photo: Graveyard Lake Campground

Graveyard Lake Campground

Alberta Parks inside William A. Switzer Provincial Park
William A. Switzer Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

William A. Switzer Provincial Park is located in the heart of the Alberta Northern Rockies. The 63 km park has five campgrounds along a chain of five lakes surrounded by tall forests of pine, spruce and aspen. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities to connect with nature. Favourite activities include relaxing at the beach, paddle boarding on the lakes, canoeing Jarvis Creek, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. During the summer months, families can join park interpreters for guided hikes and entertaining amphitheatre shows. A quaint visitor centre offers maps, brochures, and exhibits on the region, as well as a popular giftshop for those who love nature crafts, clothing, and books. Switzer Park is home to iconic Canadian wi…

Description: Alberta Parks

Things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged fishing access points on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

What's around

Graveyard Lake Campground plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

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 Graveyard Lake Campground. no showers means a travel towel;

If Graveyard Lake Campground is full

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

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.