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Pine Bay Group Use

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Effective Date: August 4, 2025 - Until Further Notice

Where: Cache Lake Campground , Jarvis Lake Campground , Kelleys Bathtub Day Use , William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Details: There is no water available from the hand pump at Cache Lake Campground, Jarvis Lake Campground and at Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Area. Please come prepared with your own water.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Updated: August 13, 2026 
Information: 1-877-537-2757
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The Pine Bay group site is the most popular and requested group site in the Northern Rockies. Visitors can enjoy a private beach and dock on Jarvis Lake. The site features 10 well treed walk-in tenting pads, a cooking shelter, and room for up to eight RVs in the upper parking lot, providing ample camping opportunities for your group. Listen to the loons in the morning as you cast your fishing rod for whitefish and northern pike. 

Group Use

May 14 - Sep 8
Site Type Max Units Extra Unit Power Sites Power Rate $/Night 5 Units Reservations
Group Camping 18 $ 30 - - $ 230 Book It

Reservations can be made 180 days in advance of arrival date.

A $50.00 key deposit is required to be paid at the Switzer Visitor Centre at check in, and will be returned at checkout. Boat launch is at Jarvis Lake Day Use.

Amenities

Firewood

Firewood available for sale at Switzer Park Visitor Centre and Gregg Lake Campground Booth, hours vary and during peak season only.

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Reservations

Updated: May 26, 2026
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