Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park — Attraction in Alberta

This was a lovely park and was nearly empty! We camped here for 2 nights between Jasper and Grande Prairie. In our loop of 18 campsites, there were only 3 of us camped there. We stayed in the Wangandie Campground which was all pull-through sites - only catch - even though the drives are long - they are all basically at a right angle - making it too sharp a turn in the middle of the pull through - difficult for large rigs. But, we managed fine in site W-17. Other campgrounds in the park are back-in sites. We also had electric - 30 amp. There is no water for filling tanks - only pumps are available and campers are advised that the water is not potable. There is no dump station at this campgournd, but there is one in nearby Grande Cache. Camp sites are quite spread out, providing a lot of privacy. Picnic tables and fire pits are at all sites. There are well-maintained hiking trails along the lakes and through the woods. There are some remains of the old Trading Post which was built by Pierre Grey. The lakes are lovely and good for fishing. The fee with electric is $38/night (CND). But there is also a $12 reservation fee. On top of that, there is an addtional fee - Kanaskis Conservation Fee. This is $15 CND/day unless you have an annual pass. One of the two days we were there was a "free" day as it was a holiday (summer solstice). So - our total for 2 nights USD with the reservation fee and the Kanaskis fee totaled $82.30 for two nights - a bit steep, but we enjoyed it anyway. Of particular note - we had great cell service through this park located in the middle of nowhere! We have AT&T. We were able to use our hotspot...

A beautiful area that I wouldn't hesitate to go back to!

Campsites are a great size and well maintained, with ample trees for some privacy and that true feeling of getting away. The lakes (3) that surround you are clear and absolutely stunning - perfect for a canoe/kayak adventure or fishing for trout ( you can see them swimming in the lakes - they're that clear). Even on the windiest of days the lakes remained relatively calm and only a slight breeze was felt at our campsite - did I say how much I love the tree cover here!

The park itself has well maintained bike/hiking paths - I strongly suggest you partake! Pit toilets here are decent and, for what they are and from my experience, among some of the nicest smelling. Fire wood is also available at check-in should you need it.

Be sure to bring extra water when visiting this area. Potable water is not available at the park and it is recommended to not use what is available from the pumps nearby for drinking, dishes, or cooking.

Take some time to explore nearby areas and be sure to visit the Grande Cache Tourist Centre - what a neat place! I strongly recommend looking into GC' s Rec Centre too! Sulfur Gates, Split Rock, and Eton Falls are a must as well! Muskeg Falls has a sketchy trail near the end, but it's worth a visit - the waterfall is powerful and large, but don't get too close ( be very careful if you have pets or small...

This park is located near Hwy 40 east of Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada. There are multiple lakes and campgrounds in this park. The campgrounds are very close to the lakes with well maintained trails circling the lakes and between campgrounds. The campsites are nestled in tall forest with shade and plenty of privacy. There are hand boat launches at the lakes and gas motors are not allowed. Making this a quiet park, great for fishing and enjoy being in the forest. Many campsites offer power but others have no services. Come with water and empty holding tanks as there is no sani-dump or drinking water at this park. No playground or beach either. Fishing and hiking are the...