Goldeye Lake Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Goldeye Lake Campground lies 10 km west of Nordegg, tucked away in an old-growth lodgepole pine and aspen forest surrounding Goldeye Lake.
Offering rustic unserviced campsites, it is ideal for self-contained overlanders, tenters, and anglers seeking quiet mountain tranquility without power generators.
The lake is popular for rainbow trout fishing, canoeing, and swimming off the dock, with direct access to hiking trails leading to Shunda Creek.
What makes it worth the drive
- Non-motorized fishing lake
- Rustic unserviced sites
- Shunda Creek trail connections
- Pine canopy shade
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
1,380 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
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Dock
On site
Fire pits
On site
Cook shelters
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Quiet, beautiful lake setting with clean vault toilets. Loved paddling on the calm water in the evening.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Goldeye Lake Campground is unreliable.
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