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Alberta Parks

Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Thunder Lake Campground , Thunder Lake Provincial Park

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.

Updated: September 4, 2026 

Effective Date: June 26, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Beach Area Day Use , Loop D Group Use , Loop E Group Use , Thunder Lake Campground , Thunder Lake Provincial Park , Shower Building, Flush Toilets, Sani-dump and Water Fill Station

Details:

Please note that the old shower house and sani-dump are now closed and removed as we have transitioned to our new facilities.

Campers and visitors are invited to check out the new service building, which includes updated showers, washrooms, and improved amenities, as well as the new sani-dump and water fill station. These are all located at the Park entrance.

Updated: September 4, 2026 
Information: 780-674-4051
Facility Operator: Lakeview Property Maintenance

Thunder Lake Provincial Park is an enjoyable camping destination with 127 well treed campsites including 66 powered sites. Families can enjoy leisure activities and picnics at the large beach and playgrounds. Boaters, water skiers, and anglers have access to the seven square kilometer lake from a boat launch and dock. The lake is home to both northern pike and yellow perch. Nature lovers will appreciate bird watching and wildlife viewing from the beach or while hiking the picturesque lakeside trail. Forested trails are ideal for mountain biking through gentle hilly terrain. Paddle boards, canoes and kayaks can be rented on location.

21 km west of Barrhead on Hwy. 18

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Updated: Aug 24, 2026
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