Jarvis Lake Campground - William A. Switzer Provincial Park
The spot
About this campsite
Jarvis Lake Campground is situated along the quiet eastern shore of Jarvis Lake within William A. Switzer Provincial Park, just 20 minutes north of Hinton.
The campground features 25 powered sites set amidst trembling aspen and lodgepole pine trees, providing a serene lakeside atmosphere for campervans, trailers, and tenters.
It serves as a primary hub for non-motorized watersports, featuring a boat dock for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, as well as access to the Kelley's Bathtub day-use area.
What makes it worth the drive
- Lakeside campsites
- Paddling & kayak launch
- Kelley's Bathtub nearby
- Pike & trout fishing
Amenities & ground rules
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Quiet little gem on Jarvis Lake. Loved launching our SUPs right from the campground shore in the morning.
Getting there
Location
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