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Moonshine Lake Provincial Park

Latitude: 55.8836553451 Longitude: -119.218358496
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
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Legal Land Description
Boreal Forest Natural Region

Surrounded by diverse boreal mixedwood forests, Moonshine Lake offers a variety of year-round recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. Cast a line for trout from shore, from a boat (electric motors only), or through the ice. Nearby Jack Bird Pond is home to a variety of waterfowl including trumpeter swans. Campsite reservations are not accepted at this park; reservations accepted for group use only.
Camping Season: May 1 - October 11
Camping Fees: $22.00 to $28.00 per night
Operated By: Parks Division
Information Phone Number: 780-538-5350
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Day Use Sites (2)

Jack Bird
Pit/Vault Toilets
Moonshine Lake
Change RoomsFire PitsHorseshoe PitchPay PhonePicnic ShelterPit/Vault ToiletsFirewood AvailableWater, Tap

Overnight Campgrounds (1)

Moonshine Lake
Fee: Power sites $28.00/night; non-power sites $22.00/night; $2.00/night seniors discount.
Total # of Units: 110
Electrical Hookups: 23
Max RV Length(m): 23.0

Boat RampSewage DisposalFire PitsFish Cleaning StationHand LaunchHorseshoe PitchPierPlaygroundPit/Vault ToiletsPower hook-upsShowersFlush ToiletsFirewood AvailableWarm-up ShelterWater, Tap

Group Use Sites (1)

Moonshine Lake
Fee: $150.00/night first 5 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; additional $5.00/unit/night for power; $10.00 reservation fee.
Reservation Phone: 780-538-5350
Total # of Units: 45
Electrical Hookups: 20
Max RV Length(m): 23.0

Sewage DisposalFire PitsHorseshoe PitchPierPit/Vault ToiletsPower hook-upsFirewood AvailableWater, Tap

Commercial Services

Golf courseGolf course
Nearest golf course at Rycroft.

Recreational Activities

BaseballBaseball
  • Ball diamond available on a first come-first served basis.

CampingCamping

Canoeing/kayakingCanoeing/kayaking

Cross-country skiingCross-country skiing
  • 20 km track-set trails.

FishingFishing
  • Fishing docks on-site; lake stocked with rainbow and brook trout; refer to "Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations" for seasons and catch limits.

Group useGroup use

Hiking - front countryHiking - front country

HorseshoesHorseshoes
  • Horseshoe pits in group use and day use areas.

Ice fishingIce fishing
  • Lake is aerated.

Ice skatingIce skating

Power boatingPower boating
  • Electric motors only.

SailingSailing

SnowshoeingSnowshoeing

SwimmingSwimming
  • Restricted swimming area (marked with buoys).

Wildlife viewingWildlife viewing
  • Jack Bird Pond.

WindsurfingWindsurfing

Lakes & Rivers (1)

Moonshine Lake
Canoeing/kayakingFishingPower boatingSailingSwimmingWindsurfing

Fish Species:
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout

Visitor Programs

Interpretive Programs (regularly scheduled)
Weekends in July and August.

Self-guided Interpretive Walks/Hikes

Freedom to Create. Spirit to Achieve.
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