Lawrence Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Lawrence Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Lawrence Lake Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

Originally created as an Alberta Highways wayside campground in 1958-1959, Lawrence Lake Provincial Recreation Area is nestled in the hilly lake country north of Athabasca. The hills are moraines – long piles of silt, clay, gravel, and boulders left behind by glaciers more than 10,000 years ago. This site offers a rustic camping experience with opportunities for paddling, boating, and fishing. A boat launch eases your access to the lake.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

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The campsites

Total sites
25

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

If Lawrence Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

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. Neighbourhood joins 1 named anchors.