Pine Lake Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Pine Lake Campground offers a quintessential northern wilderness experience on a pristine aquamarine sinkhole lake.
Located deep within Wood Buffalo National Park, it serves as an adventurous base for exploring salt plains and boreal forest.
Subarctic summer daylight and brilliant dark sky aurora viewing make this a bucket-list destination for intrepid overlanders.
What makes it worth the drive
- Subarctic sinkhole lake
- Aurora borealis viewing
- Remote wilderness
- Salt plains access
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$16.50 CAD
Season
May 22 – September 28
Elevation
220 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Fire pits
On site
Kitchen shelter
On site
Beach & playground
On site
Rental cabin
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2026
The drive in is long and dusty, but swimming in Pine Lake under the northern lights is something I will never forget.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Pine Lake Campground is unreliable.
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