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Aerial view of Jarvis Bay Provincial Park and surroundings Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Photo: Alberta Parks

Jarvis Bay Provincial Park

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Overlooking the beautiful Sylvan Lake, Jarvis Bay Provincial Park offers a fully serviced campground and an ample trail system. Although there is no access to the lake from the campground, it is only a 10 minute drive to the main beach on Lakeshore Drive in the town of Sylvan Lake. With its close proximity to town amenities, Jarvis Bay Provincial Park is a great base for anyone wishing to spend time at one of central Alberta’s most popular lakes.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Water hookupDump station
At the campground
Drinking waterCamp storeFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
PlaygroundRec hall
Access & policies
Pets allowedWheelchair accessible

find more: campgrounds with playgrounds near here → ·campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here → ·campgrounds with showers near here →

Drive from Edmonton
139 km
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Drive from Calgary
145 km
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the campsites

Total sites
167
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do here

Activities you can do at Jarvis Bay Provincial Park.

HikingCyclingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged beaches, 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Jarvis Bay Provincial Park plus 4 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and 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.
Construction Closure: Lakeshore Trail Lookout Closed
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective August 27, 2025 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Jarvis A Group Use, Jarvis B Group Use, Jarvis Bay Campground, Jarvis Bay Provincial Park, Jarvis C Group Use, Jarvis D Group Use, Lakeshore Trail Lookout. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
Road closure reported ~23.6 km away
511 Alberta reports on Queen Elizabeth II Hwy (as of 2026-10-24): Bridge maintenance operations on Queen Elizabeth II Hwy Northbound At HWY-12. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed, Flag persons, On site detour, Expect traffic delays, Follow Directions Detour: {"Head northeast on HWY-2 N (Queen Elizabeth II Hwy). Go for 46 m.","Take exit 422 toward HWY-12 W/Bentley onto HWY-2 N (Queen Elizabeth II Hwy). Go for 1.6 km.","Arrive at Queen Elizabeth II Hwy (HWY This may or may not affect your route in — check 511 Alberta before you drive out. 511 Alberta live map →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

recent reports

This page told you what we know — tell the next camper what you saw. One tap, no account needed.

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 5 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-10-28. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 12 named anchors.