MUSREAU LAKE - Location, History, Fishing, Campsites.
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MUSREAU LAKE
ALBERTA, CANADA


Welcome to Musreau Lake Recreation Area, located in the MD of Greenview. Musreau Lake was created in 1978 and upgraded in 1986.

Musreau Lake is a spring fed lake that provides a quiet and relaxing environment.

Park Information (780) 538-5350. 2010 rates: $20, no services. Open May 1 to October 15.


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The campground no longer has a concession as the park is no longer privately run. The park is now operated by Parks Division.

When arriving at Musreau Lake Recreation Area, the first road to the right leads to the group area. Further east and the next right takes you to the day-use area, boat launch, beach, peer and the Woodpecker Woods trail. Further to the east is are the 3 loops of campsites. Loops A, B and C. Some campsites have a view of the lake.

The park has a large group area that is ideal for company parties, weddings, family reunions etc. The group area is located near the entrance to the park.



MUSREAU LAKE

Located 70 km south of Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Highway 40 and 4 km east on gravel road is Musreau Lake. Grand Cache is 113 km south of the Musreau Lake.

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The name Musreau is of aboriginal origin and one of the meanings of Musreau is, "something noisy or devil-like." The Cree were the first to hear loud noises coming from the lake during the winter. Pockets of gas formed near the bottom of the lake and eventually rose to the surface creating enough pressure to crack the ice. As early as 1915, it was the name that was recorded on government maps. The other meaning of Musreau is said to be a Cree word for a young moose. Moose River is located nearby.

Musreau Lake offers 69 campsites. Basic Campsites with Firepits and Picnic Tables.
Many try their luck and fish off the peer.

2010 Update on Park. A new group camping area has been built and the boat launch has been moved to a second day use area (the old group use) to reduce congestion at the beach.

2010 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

A boat launch gets the fishermen on the water. Fishing is mostly for rainbow trout. It has been reported that this lake is no longer stocked so the amount of fish remaining is unknown.

Situated not to far from the boat launch is the fish cleaning stand.

Musreau Lake is ideal for swimming and waterskiing. There is a sandy beach area with picnic tables.

Woodpecker Woods is a trail designed and constructed by the Wapiti River District Junior Forest Rangers Crew in 1997. The trail starts at the day-use area and is an enjoyable hike.

The area has hiking trails, also horseback and ATV trails. In the winter the fun continues with snowmobiling and cross country skiing.

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