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Gregg Lake Campground - William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Provincial ParkChecked 2025Easy

Gregg Lake Campground - William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Hinton / Foothills, Alberta4.61 review

The spot

About this campsite

Gregg Lake Campground is the largest and most comprehensive camping facility in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, located 20 km northwest of Hinton along Highway 40.

Nestled in a mature spruce and pine forest near the shores of Gregg Lake, the campground features over 150 sites including power-serviced loops, water hookups, and unserviced stalls.

Campers enjoy direct access to boat launches, sandy day-use areas, paved bike paths, and the Jarvis Creek interpretive trail system, with breathtaking views of the Front Ranges.

What makes it worth the drive

  • Switzer Park flagship
  • Gregg Lake boat launch
  • Rocky Mountain views
  • Paved bike & hiking trails
  • Full facility washrooms

Amenities & ground rules

Difficulty

Easy

Access

Price

$38.00 CAD (Unserviced) - $46.00 CAD (Power) - $54.00 CAD (Power/Water)

Season

May 14 – September 7 (Year-round loop available)

Elevation

1,160 m

Potable water

Not available

Toilets

Available

Showers

Available

Boat launch

Available

Cell signal

Not available

Swimming

Not available

Firewood

Not available

Pets

Not available

Power hookups

Available

Sani-dump

Available

Water hookups

On site

Playground

On site

Visitor Centre

On site

Fire pits

On site

Community reviews

Derek P.

Jul 2025

5.0
Beautiful campground in Switzer Park. Sites are wide and well-treed, and the visitor centre and showers were top tier.

Getting there

Location

Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Gregg Lake Campground - William A. Switzer Provincial Park is unreliable.

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