LESSER SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA

Lesser Slave Lake is located in Big Lake Country, approximately 23 km east of High Prairie, Alberta along Highway 2 or 380kms north of Edmonton, Alberta. Lesser Slave Lake borders the eastern part of what is known as the Peace Country and features a number of campgrounds on the northwest side of the lake, as well many on the south side and even more on the east and northeast side of the lake.

Boat launch and dock area at Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park.

In 1792, Alexander Mackenzie was one of the first fur traders and explorers to document his visit to the region. The Cree had named the huge body of water "Slave Lake" which meant "stranger" referring to those who occupied the area before the Cree. The lake would later become known as Lesser Slave Lake.

MORE CAMPSITES (South side of Lesser Slave Lake)

PERSSON'S RV PARK - Located in Slave Lake. Has 71 camping stalls with water, 43 with water and sewer, Lakefront lots, sandy beaches, showers and washrooms, restaurant, day use area, playground, boat rentals. (780) 849-2020.

THE POINT CAMPGROUND & MARINA - Located 5 minutes from Slave Lake. 36 full service camping stalls. Beach, showers, flush toilets, playground, snack store, boat launch, boat rentals, RV dumping station. (780) 849-9799.

BLIZE RV PARK - 4km west and 9 km north of Kinuso. 75 camping stalls. All have power and are all season RV stalls. Close to beach, has playground, boat rentals. (780) 775-2187.

SPRUCE POINT PARK - 9 km north of Kinuso. 203 camping stalls with only 30 with power. Group camping, RV dumping station, showers, flush toilets, playground, beach, boat launch, marina, boat rentals, convenience store. (780) 775-2117

BAY SHORE RESORT - Located near Faust. Has 90 camping stalls with 75 of them having power, water and sewer. RV dumping station, showers, flush toilets, playground, bird watching, boat launch and dock, paddle boat rentals. Store, gas station, laundromat, and restaurants nearby. (780) 355-2530.

HILL & HOLLOW CAMPSITE - Located 4 km east of Faust. 80 camping stalls with 20 with electrical hook-ups. Showers, flush toilets, boat launch. (780) 355-2225.

KL-ONE RV PARK - Located near Faust. 35 camping stalls, all sites have 30 amp power with, water and sewer hook-ups. Showers, flush toilets, laundry, playground, horseshoe pit. RV dumping station, fish cleaning station. Close to harbours, pier and boat launch. (780) 355-3853.

HARBOUR VIEW CAMP & CAFE - Located across from the harbour in Faust. 40 camping stalls with 9 having power, water and sewer. Showers, flush toilets, boat launch, groceries, RV dumping station. (780) 355-2727.

CATTAIL CABINS & RV PARK INC. - Located 2 km west of Joussard. 40 fully serviced RV sites plus a group RV area and 8 log cabins. Showers, flush toilets, beach, playground. (780) 776-2227
Cattail Cabins & RV Park website.

LAKESHORE CAMPGROUND - Located near Joussard. 23 camping stalls. 23 with power and of those 10 have full services. RV dumping station, showers, flush toilets, beach, playground, boat launch. (780) 776-CAMP.

For more information on the area phone Big Lakes Tourism at 1-800-267-4654 or visit the website at lesserslavelake.ca

2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

LESSER LAVE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK.
(East side of Lake)

Located on the east side of Lesser Slave Lake is the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. To get to this park, travel approximately 10 km north of the the Town of Slave Lake on Highway 88.

This park was established in 1966 and was named for its proximity to the lake. The park covers an area of approximately 7600 hectares.

This campground features 113 campsites, many with electrical hookups. There are 16 day-use units, group areas, hot showers, playground, sandy beaches, swimming, waterskiing, fishing.

There are hiking and mountain bike trails including the Trans Canada and the rare old growth forest "Walk Through Time Trail" as well as the spectacular Marten Mountain Viewpoint.

MORE CAMPSITES
(Northeast side of Lesser Slave Lake)

ROLAND ON THE RIVER
Located 2 km north of Slave Lake on Highway 88 at the junction of Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River. 64 Campsites with power. Outhouses, swimming, boat launch. (780) 849-5020.

DJ'S RIVERSIDE RESORT
2 km north of Slave Lake on Highway 88. Has 8 fully serviced camping stalls. Beach, showers, flush toilets. (780) 849-0741.

DIAMOND WILLOW RESORT
Located at the Hamlet of Marten Beach, 32 km north of Slave Lake on Highway 88. 100 sites, 50 with power. Showers, sani-station, convenience store, boat launch, beach. (780) 849-2292.

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Lesser Slave Lake is known for its miles of sandy beaches as well as its good fishing. Walleye to 8 lbs, Jackfish to 15 lbs, Whitefish to 4 lbs, and Grayling to 1.5 lbs. The lake is 108 km long, yet you will find many boats huddled together. Many experienced fishermen use their fish/depth finders to locate the drop-off points where the Walleye gather.