Gregg Lake Campground
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A big, treed campground in the foothills north of Hinton, with one loop right beside Gregg Lake. The park page lists unserviced, powered, power/water and pull-through sites, plus showers, a boat launch and a sani-dump. A good stop on the way to or from Jasper.
Family-friendlyHikingLake/BeachSwimmingPaddling/BoatingBikingPlaygroundWinter campingBig-rig friendly
Nearby: “Showers, interpretive programs, hiking and biking trails.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Playgrounds... showers, interpretive programs.” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “Showers, interpretive programs, hiking and biking trails.” Alberta Parks page
- Lake/Beach: “One loop located right next to Gregg Lake... Within the park there is a Visitor Centre, beaches.” Alberta Parks page
- Swimming: “There are playgrounds, a boat launch, dock and swimming area.” Alberta Parks page
- Paddling/Boating: “There are playgrounds, a boat launch, dock and swimming area.” Alberta Parks page
- Biking: “Hiking and biking trails.” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “There are playgrounds, a boat launch, dock and swimming area.” Alberta Parks page
- Winter camping: “Lakeside Loop (Loop L) is available year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis.” Alberta Parks page
- Big-rig friendly: “Unserviced, powered, power/water, and pull-through options.” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $25 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $25.00 |
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Only the $25 unserviced (first-come, first-served loop) rate was shown on the official page when checked; the powered and power/water site rates were not listed, so check current rates for serviced sites.
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | William A. Switzer Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Alberta Parks (Government of Alberta) |
| Location | In William A. Switzer Provincial Park, 3 km west of Hinton on Hwy 16 and 19 km north on Hwy 40. |
| Season | Year-round (reservable/serviced season: May 14 - Sep 7) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced Unserviced: 38 sites |
| RV length | Pull-through sites available per official page; no maximum length published. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Amphitheatre, Boat Launch, Firewood Sold, Grocery/Supply Store, Hand Launch, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Shelter - Cook, Water - Pump |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions.
