The best camping near Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park adventure.

You'll find sandy beaches, a bird observatory, and dense forests in this North Central Alberta park.

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Homegrown Campground & Cabins

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Slave Lake, AB

Homegrown Campground and Cabins is nestled on the north shore of Lesser Slave Lake and I offer cozy camping areas with private lakefront views of Dog Island. I currently have 4 camp sites, two of which have decks, and another site with one tiny cabin. Please read: The property is also a Bison farm and I have two dogs, Luna and Pyro, who are the campground security managers. They love people and other furry friends! Please note that this campground/farm are my dogs home, and they may wonder over at some point and say hello. Please do not feed them, and use good judgment if you are traveling with dogs of your own. Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated. If my dogs overstay their welcome, or if you simply aren't a dog person, please let me know and I can come retrieve them. Potable water is available, directions to it will be made available after checking in. Also, if any of the sites, garabge bin or outhouse needs attention, PLEASE let me know. I ask that you don't leave bags of garbage on the ground after checking out since birds, dogs, or bears will take that as an ivite to make a mess looking for a snack. I do have a full time job that prevents me from being around 100% of the time, so with your help, we can ensure a clean and safe campground for everyone to enjoy. There is a metal dumpster at the end of the road that can be used if needed. Points of interest nearby include: Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, Devonshire Beach. 5-10 minutes away. You can't say you've been to Slave Lake with out saying you've been to Devonshire. Endless amounts of clean white "squeaky" sand and shallow waters perfect for summer beach days. You will never find a rock on the beach or in the water. The southern end of the park consists of sand ridges and blowout dunes, behind which are a series of marshes and wetlands. Marten Mountain View Point (Lily Lake Trail). 15 minutes away. By far the best view of the lake that you will ever get! At 1020 meters, Marten Mountain is the highest point of land for hundreds of square kilometers. From the Marten Mountain Viewpoint, you can take in a truly breathtaking view of Lesser Slave Lake and its forested slopes. The view point is also the trail head to get to Lily Lake, a medium difficulty 4 km round trip. The cozy lake is stocked with trout and is an excellent afternoon adventure. Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation. 5 minutes away. It is one of Canada's northernmost bird observatories and is one of the only boreal forest bird observatories in the world. Nice walking trails and a great information center with stunning architecture. Gilwood Golf Course. 2 minutes away. Neighboring the property is an 18 hole golf course with a clubhouse and restaurant. Activities nearby include fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, swimming, and so much more! Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.

The best camping near Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

About 15 minutes from the town of Slave Lake, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park sits right on the shores of the lake for which it is named. Campers have two options for overnighting inside the park, both open between May and October: Marten River Campground and Devonshire Short-Stay Campground. Marten River is the primary option, offering over 100 campsites (some powered and others lakeside), plus an amphitheater, playground, showers, and flush toilets. Meanwhile, Devonshire is exclusively for self-sufficient RV campers, featuring paved pull-through RV sites near the 1.5-kilometre Devonshire Beach, but no toilets or cooking facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

The Devonshire Short-Stay Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This spot isn’t quite as picturesque as Marten River, but it is a nice spot to make camp and enjoy the nearby beach, conservation centre, and trails.
Marten River Campground is fully reservable with reservations opening with Alberta Parks up to 90 days in advance of any arrival date.
At Marten River Campground, the following campsites have no fire pit: A-12, B-7, B-31, C-26, and D-6.
Make sure to reserve your spot as soon as you know when you are travelling for the best chance at snagging your first choice.

When to go

With a short summer season (camping is available only between May and October), warm-weather weekends can get busy, particularly during holidays.

Know before you go

We recommend making time to visit the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory while in the park.
There is no boat launch in Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. Campers can use the municipal boat launch on the Lesser Slave River.
Marten River features one wheelchair-accessible campsite: A-21. If you require disability access, make sure to book as soon as the window opens.
A Sandrider wheelchair is available for borrow from the Marten River Campground. It can be used at the Marten River beach and the wheelchair-accessible viewing platform at Devonshire Beach.