Alberta Parks · Alberta
William A. Switzer Provincial Park - Gregg Lake Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in William A. Switzer Provincial Park
- Sites
- 159
- Hookups
- 90 electric, 10 with water, 69 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Unserviced $38 CAD; Power (15/30 amp) $46 CAD; Power/Water (15/30 amp) $54 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,822 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 1-877-537-2757
About
This large campground is found in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, 3 km west of Hinton on Hwy. 16 and 19 km north on Hwy. 40. Sites are suitable for both RVs and tents, including unserviced, powered, power/water, and pull-through options. Most sites are surrounded by mature trees for privacy, with one loop located right next to Gregg Lake. There are playgrounds, a boat launch, dock and swimming area. This campground also has showers, interpretive programs, hiking and biking trails, and a small campground store. Within the park there is a Visitor Centre, beaches, power boating opportunities, and additional trails in close driving distance.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
Firewood: Firewood is sold onsite as well as at the Switzer Park Visitor Centre during peak season (hours vary).
Water: During summer, potable water can be accessed at designated taps throughout the campground. During fall and winter, please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.
Sewage: Available for a fee.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 13° | -44° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 8° | -28° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 16° | -14° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 24° | 5° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 34° | 24° | 81° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 44° | 35° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 50° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 49° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 42° | 18° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 29° | -3° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 18° | -5° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 10° | -21° | 42° | 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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