Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is situated on Big Island in Lac La Biche, connected to the mainland by a paved causeway 11 km northeast of the town of Lac La Biche. The campground features 72 power-serviced sites surrounded by 300-year-old white spruce and balsam fir forest.
As Alberta's premier island park, visitors can explore 15 km of sandy trails, three distinct sandy beaches (including Camper's Beach), and rental options for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. The park also features year-round comfort camping cabins on neighboring Long Island.
Facilities include a full campground store, coin-operated showers, laundromat, sani-dump, amphitheatre with interpretive programs, and a public boat launch. Fully reservable online via Reserve Alberta Parks.
What makes it worth the drive
- Old-growth boreal forest
- 3 sand beaches
- Island trail system
- Canoe & kayak rentals
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$32.00 CAD - $40.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12 (Comfort Cabins open year-round)
Elevation
560 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
Campground store
On site
Laundromat
On site
Playground
On site
Fire pits
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2026
A true jewel of Northern Alberta! Camping under 300-year-old trees surrounded by the lake on all sides is magical.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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