Jarvis Bay Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Jarvis Bay Provincial Park sits on the elevated eastern shore of Sylvan Lake, surrounded by a dense mixedwood forest of poplar and birch.
Featuring nearly 200 sites with heavy tree cover, the campground offers excellent privacy while remaining just a 5-minute drive from the vibrant dining and beach boardwalk of Sylvan Lake.
Campers can enjoy panoramic lake viewpoints along edge trails, well-kept playground areas, and convenient access to water sports.
What makes it worth the drive
- Cliffside Sylvan Lake vistas
- Heavily treed private sites
- Proximity to Sylvan Lake townsite
- Interconnected forest trails
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$33.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12
Elevation
950 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Available
Playground
On site
Hiking trails
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Love the heavy tree cover between sites. You get quiet forest camping with easy access to all the fun in Sylvan Lake.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Jarvis Bay Campground is unreliable.
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