parc provincial Pierre Grey's Lakes - Grande Cache, Alberta

Bryan N.

Nice campground with mid-level services; we had power but there's no showers, or sani-dump and the water pumps say "don't use," presumably due to a lack of testing for health standards. Outhouses were amazingly clean. Lots of trails and a reasonable distance to Grande Cache for exploring, supply runs, laundromat. Our campsite was pretty private but the forest was quite open. Playground is suitable for younger children. No cell service unless you find the three spots with 1 bar, but there is a phone at the registration booth.

Overall it's a nice campground.

Alla C.

Very clean and quiet place. We booked a place online on the website, but when we arrived there was a noisy group of young people next to us, but we asked the administration to change our place and they did it without any problems. Thank you for a wonderful weekend

Jaclyn M.

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 children with you).

Rachel S.

So far my favourite place in Alberta to go camping! Campsites have plenty of trees and privacy. The lakes are absolutely beautiful and nice for boating or swimming. Is very quiet. Nice hiking trails. Good place to bring a dog.

Chieko A.

The campsite was very quiet. The outhouse was clean. We needed to go to Grande Cache to get fresh water for our trailer. It took us to get 20 minutes. Easy access to Grande Cache Lake for swimming.

Susan S.

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 for streaming!

Rachel I.

Beautiful, clean & quiet site. It was pretty perfect. Not much area to sit & watch the kids playing in the lake though.

Matthew S.

Great remote feeling yet not too far from Grande Cache if you need urban amenities. Wildlife, fish, and excellent small ponds right at the campground for paddling. Some sites even have direct access toothed ponds. Well worth the visit.