Bear Lake Campground

May 15 to October 15

Weekend day-use from October 16-May 14

From Clairmont: Drive North on Hwy 2, at the top of Mercer Hill turn west onto Twp 730. Turn south onto RR 72. 

 

• Camping fee refunds are determined by the notice provided:
  • If three days (72 hours) or more before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, all camping fees are refunded.
  • If two days (48 hours) or more before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, one night's camping fee is forfeited.
  • If less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours' notice before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, two nights' camping fees are forfeited.
  • If less than 24 hours' notice, no refund available.
• There is no additional cancellation fee or penalty
• Camping fee refunds must be applied to the card used for the original transaction and will be processed within five business days 
• Refunds are not provided outside of the above notification criteria for advisories including inclement weather, ground/site conditions, water quality, air quality, wild animals, insects/pests, fire bans, liquor bans, car trouble, getting lost or evictions

While visiting our parks this season, please remember:

• Be considerate of others.
• Avoid excessive and offensive noise at any time of day: Talking or singing loudly, stereos at high volume and any other noisy behavior is not permitted.
• Quiet hours for group camping are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This means all stereos and generators must be turned off, and noise must be kept to a minimum.
• Keep campfires small and under control. Make sure your fire is extinguished before you leave. Soak it with water once, and then again, making sure to stir through the ashes. Do not burn any garbage in the fire pits. It is an offence to leave a fire unattended or burning (even smoldering) after vacating your site.
• For the complete details on County parks and campground regulations, refer to the Parkland Conservation Bylaw. 
• Under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, individuals can possess, use and consume cannabis in a temporary residence; this includes places like a parked motor home or camper, a set up tent, and within your rented campsite.
• Alcohol may be consumed in a temporary residence such as a parked motor home or camper, a set up tent and within your rented campsite. Alcohol may not be consumed in day use areas.
• Under the County's Community Standards Bylaw, behaviors that bother or disturb others are illegal; This includes offensive odors like composting, firepit spoke, cannabis, and animal feces.

We are proud to partner with Leave No Trace Canada to promote responsible use of natural areas during outdoor activities. If you are interested in learning about how you can reduce your impact on the environment, please visit Leave No Trace Canada.