Campgrounds & Parks

Situated north of the hamlet of Mackay, rests the charming Beta Lake. Quiet and serene - this is a great campsite for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy an undisturbed, peaceful time in a natural, beautiful area. Home to five campsites and two day-use sites, with clean outhouses, plentiful wood, and an user-friendly boat launch, it has everything one needs without all the crowds. From fishing to swimming, and everything in between, it's a super campground for real nature lovers!

This is one lovely place especially for being located right off of highway 16 on Secondary Highway #751. Beautiful, lush pine trees give the area a wonderful, cozy atmosphere. With a shelter, drinking water, outhouses and other amenities that are kept clean and in great condition, this is a wonderful place to have lunch or spend the night if traveling on the highway.

Situated just 30 km northeast of Edson, Bear Lake has something for everyone. From fishing to water-skiing, to relaxing on the beach, the campground is a definite local favorite. You cannot beat this unique mix of tranquility and activity.

Chip Lake Park is managed by the Ravine Community Association. It is situated on Chip Lake, a large shallow lake well known as a bird sanctuary. It is home to 127 recorded bird species including Whooping Cranes and Osprey. Prime time for bird watching is the spring and fall. The Ravine Association hosts a Music Festival annually in late May/ early June. A parks caretaker is available. With 22 unserviced sites the Chip Lake Park is popular locally. There is a day use and group use area. Fish for Northern Pike, Ling and Perch.

• 22 unserviced campsites
• Playground
• Day Use Area
• Group Area
• Gazebo
• Boat Launch
• Free Firewood

Nestled within a quiet Aspen grove, Shining Bank offers a wide variety of family camping activities.  Playground facilities, sandy beach, and the roped swimming area remain quite popular on warm summer days. 

Boaters enjoy the excellent launching and docking facilities provided by the County while touring one of the area’s largest lakes.

Hidden northeast of Edson, is this sparkling gem of a place. For active, nature lovers and fishermen alike who enjoy a peaceful, relaxing, secluded area it's the place to visit. Consisting of fourteen campsites, two day-use sites, a boat dock, and many other amenities one can truly enjoy a superb time at this county park!

Rangeton Park is a beautiful rustic campground nestled along the Pembina River, just off the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) in between Highways 16 and 43.

The Park is a great get away, for your rustic camping experience. You will not find power or water hookups here, but you will find a beautiful, scenic, serene place where you will hear Canada Geese, and other birds, perhaps view a deer quietly grazing, or a moose passing through.

Rangeton Park is a local treasure, waiting to be discovered by passers by who may take the opportunity to check it out. They surely will not be disappointed.