Alberta Parks · Alberta

Jarvis Bay Provincial Park

Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada

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Sites
193
Hookups
193 electric, 1 with water
Season
May 8 to September 29
Cost
Power (15/30 amp) $42 CAD; Power/Water (15/30 amp) $50 CAD per night
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Dump station
Yes
Elevation
3,166 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 4
Phone
403-887-5522

About

Whether you’re in a tent, trailer, or RV, Jarvis Bay campground has the perfect site for you. A wide variety of sites including well treed, drive through, tenting, and handicap sites are available. All sites have 15 and 30 amp power.

Jarvis Bay is a family friendly campground with two playground areas for kids, and an interconnected trail system perfect for biking or hiking. Although there is no direct access to the lake from the campground, it is a short drive to the main beach in the Town of Sylvan Lake.

An ice cream shop and camper supply store is available at the main playground area for campers and guests. A potable water fill station is available upon arrival into the campground for all campers.

Operated by KR Campground Maintenance.

Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.

Several sites may be able to accommodate a second accommodation unit, please contact the permit booth for further information and to confirm availability.

Reservations: As of September 7, 2026, the campground will be offering both reservable and first come, first served camping (at sites 186 to 195).

Firewood: Firewood is available for purchase at the registration booth.

Water: Trailer/RV fill station available to campers upon arrival at park. Potable water standpipes located throughout the park. Potable water, showers, and flush washrooms will remain open until campground closure.

Sewage: Available for a fee.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January30°9°-43°43°11 of 11
February28°5°-25°46°11 of 11
March38°17°-18°61°11 of 11
April45°27°3°66°11 of 11
May58°40°28°79°4 of 11
June66°48°42°83°0 of 11
July72°54°46°90°0 of 11
August72°52°43°91°0 of 11
September63°47°26°79°1 of 11
October51°33°-1°71°8 of 10
November36°22°-3°53°10 of 10
December26°7°-25°48°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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