Astotin Lake Campground

Enjoy a true wilderness experience less than an hour east of Edmonton! Overlooking a picturesque marsh, Astotin Lake is a spectacular place to watch sunsets and starry skies. Nestled in the Astotin Lake Recreation Area, the campground is walking distance to the beach, soccer field, playground and theatre. Enjoy the nostalgia of camping in the very heart of Elk Island National Park, where it all began back in 1906.

Astotin Lake Campground has 75 non-serviced, reservable campsites, making it ideal for:

• Tent camping (15 walk-in tent sites for large and small tents)
• RV camping (tent trailers, trailers and motorhomes with limited sites available for trailers and motorhomes over 27ft)
• Families
• Visitors looking for a unique camping option (5 oTENTik sites)
• Visitors wanting easy access to Astotin Lake Recreation Area

Reservations are recommended.

Campground operating season: mid-May to Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting)

Know before you arrive:

• Review all camping safety, regulations and etiquette before departure.
• Check in at the Campground Kiosk upon arrival.
• Check in time is 2:00 pm.
• Check out time is 11:00 am.
• Before starting campfires, find out if a fire ban is in place: check the important bulletins or call the Visitor Centre: 1-780-922-5790.
• Fee information

If you arrive after the campground kiosk is closed, please follow the self-registration procedures posted on the Astotin Lake Campground kiosk bulletin board.

Emergencies:

• For incidents involving wildlife call Parks Canada Dispatch 1-877-852-3100. Response times may vary.
• In case of an emergency dial 911.
• Hospitals are located in Lamont, Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan. The Lamont Hospital closes at 8:00 pm; after-hours emergencies must be taken to Fort Saskatchewan or Sherwood Park.