Alberta Parks

Effective Date: August 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area

Details:

Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories

Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
  • Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible.
  • Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
  • Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.

Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.

The well-loved Paddle-River Dam Campgrounds are home to an abundance of outdoor opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pack your gear, bring your camera and get ready for an outdoor adventure in the heart of Alberta!

This pet-friendly campground has tons of amenities including 30-amp electrical service, water hook-up, sani-stations, washrooms with flush toilets, token-operated showers, a nearby boat launch, and an onsite caretaker. Some sites accommodate more than one unit or one large unit. The Boat Launch Loop area offers power, water & sewer sites. Small onsite store offers snacks and firewood.

Camping

Season: May 15 - Sep 30
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced Area - $40 May 15 - Sep 30 Seasonal Closure
Power/Water/Sewer 50 / 30 $45 May 15 - Sep 30 Seasonal Closure

Amenities

Reservations

This campground is managed by Lac Ste. Anne County. Reservations are required and can be booked by phone at 780-305-8423. 


Updated: Jun 9, 2026
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