English Bay Provincial Recreation Area Campground
The spot
About this campsite
English Bay Provincial Recreation Area is situated on the northwestern shore of Cold Lake, approximately 15 km from the city of Cold Lake.
Offering 57 power-serviced sites, it caters heavily to anglers, powerboaters, and water sports enthusiasts seeking quick access to English Bay.
Facilities include a heavy-duty concrete boat launch, fish cleaning station, fishing pier, picnic shelters, and on-site firewood sales.
What makes it worth the drive
- Power-serviced sites
- Cold Lake boat launch
- Fishing pier & filleting station
- North shore water sports
- On-site caretaker
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$38.00 CAD
Season
May 14 – September 8
Elevation
545 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fish cleaning station
On site
Pier
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2025
Top spot for launching a boat on Cold Lake. Powered sites are wide and clean, and the fishing pier is great for kids.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around English Bay Provincial Recreation Area Campground is unreliable.
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