Jarvis Bay Campground
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A popular powered campground in the trees near Sylvan Lake, one of central Alberta's busiest summer beach towns. There are showers, flush toilets and a sani-dump. Handy for day trips to Red Deer.
Family-friendlyHikingBikingPlaygroundBig-rig friendly
Nearby: “An interconnected trail system perfect for biking or hiking.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Jarvis Bay is a family friendly campground with two playground areas for kids.” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “An interconnected trail system perfect for biking or hiking.” Alberta Parks page
- Biking: “An interconnected trail system perfect for biking or hiking.” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “Two playground areas for kids.” Alberta Parks page
- Big-rig friendly: “A wide variety of sites including well treed, drive through, tenting.” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $46 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Power | $42.00 |
|---|---|
| Power/Water | $50.00 |
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Jarvis Bay Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | KR Campground Maintenance (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | On the north-east side of Sylvan Lake, a short drive from the Town of Sylvan Lake. |
| Season | May 8 - Sep 29 (reservable/serviced season: May 8 - Sep 29) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Power Power: 192 sites (15/30 amp as listed); Power/Water: 1 sites (15/30 amp as listed) |
| RV length | No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Accessible, Amphitheatre, Firepits, Firewood Sold, Grocery/Supply Store, Interpretive Viewpoint, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Water - Tap |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Sylvan Lake.
