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Effective Date: October 13, 2026

Where: Devonshire South Campground , Lily Creek Group Use , Marten River Group Use , Marten River Campground , North Shore Group Use

Details: Marten River Campground, Devonshire South Campground, North Shore Group Use, Lily Creek Group Use, and Marten River Group Use will be closed for the winter on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Effective Date: September 18, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Marten River Campground , Marten River Campground Beach Trail

Details: Due to structural issues, the following sets of stairs from Marten River Campground to the beach are closed until further notice:
  • Stairs from Loop A (between sites A-28 and A-29) to the beach
  • Southernmost set of stairs from Loop B (between sites B-23 and B-24) to the beach
These two staircases are unsafe for use. Please use other stairs or the hand boat launch path from the day use area to access the beach from Marten River Campground.

Information: 780-849-2111 (May long weekend to Sept long weekend)
780-849-7100 (Off Season)
Directions

Marten River Campground has 110 powered sites. Sites are well-spaced and surrounded by trees, located a short walk from the lake shore and beach. Loops A and B are better suited for RVs, while Loops C and D have smaller sites better suited for tents. There are pit toilets in the campground loops, and the shower building offers flush toilets as well as coin-operated showers and a laundromat. Fire pits are provided.

The campground booth sells ice, firewood, hard ice cream, snacks, drinks, and camping necessities. The nearest town, Slave Lake, is a 30-minute drive away and offers a full range of supplies and services. The nearest boat launch is the Slave Lake Municipal Boat Launch, located 30 km’s south of the campground via highway 88.

You can access the Freighter Lakeshore Trail (part of the Trans-Canada Trail network) from this location.

Camping

Season: May 14 - Oct 12
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Power 109 15 / 30 $39 May 14 - Oct 11
First-Come, First-Served
  • Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 13

Water

Flush toilets are available in the shower building.

Water refills for RVs are available at the sani-dump.

Accessibility

Sandrider Wheelchair

  • Available for visitors to borrow.
  • Visitors can pick it up at the Marten River Campground booth during booth open hours.
  • A $100.00 deposit is required / will be returned with wheelchair return.
  • A larger vehicle is required to transport the Sandrider – minivan size or similar, at least.
  • The wheelchair can be used at:

Accessible Campsites A-21

Learn about Accessible Camping in Alberta Parks

Maps & Guides

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Updated: Sep 4, 2026
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