Elk Island National Park of Canada

Camping

Sandy Beach Campground

Plan your trip ahead by reserving a campsite online or call the national Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service (PCRS) at 1.877.RESERVE (1.877.737.3783).

Description

Sandy Beach Campground ( map ) is located in the Astotin Lake Area ( map ) of Elk Island National Park ( map ). The campground is comprised of 77 semi-serviced sites (15 walk-in tenting, 23 recreational vehicle, and 39 general purpose) as well as an unserviced overflow area. Flush toilets, free showers, a pay telephone, and picnic shelters are located in the main portion of the campground. The washrooms and some sites are accessible to persons with disabilities. Firewood provided is unsplit; bring an axe.

Fees

Important  : A valid park permit (day pass or annual pass) must be displayed while in the National Park ( Fees ).

Regulations

Please help us keep national park campgrounds enjoyable places to stay. To maintain these natural surroundings for others to enjoy, we ask for your co-operation on the following items:

• The campground is patrolled.
• Liquor is permitted only in registered campsites.
• Liquor ban in effect on long weekends: Friday 8 a.m. until Sunday 6 p.m. or Canada Day long weekend (July 1st).
• Be considerate of your neighbours and keep noise to a minimum at all times. Enforced quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Only registered campers are allowed in the campground after 11:00 p.m.
• It is unlawful to harass, feed, or entice wildlife, or to remove or deface any natural feature. The “BARE” campground program is in effect. Please do not remove branches from trees or pick wildflowers or mushrooms.
• Wild animals, even small ones, can be dangerous and are attracted by food smells. Care in handling and storing food is a good way to prevent unwelcome visitors. Avoid cooking inside tents or tent trailers, and always store food supplies (including coolers) in the car trunk when they are not required to prepare or consume meals.
• Place garbage in the receptacles provided. Do not keep garbage at your campsite overnight where wildlife will be attracted to it.
• Keep vehicles and camp equipment within the designated campsite. The undergrowth in this campground cannot sustain heavy use, so please stay on footpaths, roadways and gravel pads.
• Only one vehicle is permitted per site. Guests of registered campers and any additional vehicles should be parked in the main parking lot.
• Dispose of grey water at the sani-station located near the Astotin Centre.
• Shelters are not to be used for sleeping.
• Pets must be on a leash or contained at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
• Check out time is at 11:00am. Campers wishing to register may do so anytime after 11:00am. The maximum length of stay in the campground is 21 days unless otherwise posted.
• A camping permit may be revoked when a camper or a member of the camping group is found in violation of the park regulations. No refund will be given if you are asked to leave.

Emergency

• Dial 911 for emergencies.
• Hospitals are located in Lamont (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Fort Saskatchewan.
• Cell phones can be used at the site and a pay telephone is located behind the registration kiosk, at the snack bar and at the Astotin Theatre.
• Park Warden 24-hour emergency number is 780-992-6389. Response time may be up to one hour.

General Information

For information on activities and services, call the Park. Information is also available at the gates and at the Information Centre during hours of operation. Watch for special events posted on Park bulletin boards and on our website.