Pigeon Lake Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Advisories

  • Docks Are Removed

    Effective:  October 3, 2024   Updated:  October 3, 2024

      Please be advised that the docks at both boat launches within Pigeon Lake Provincial Park have now been removed. The main public boat launch is still open to use despite not having a dock and is use at your own risk. The campers only launch has now closed.

      Thank you for your understanding! 

  • Operational Service Change (OSC) - First Come, First Service Camping

    Effective:  September 23, 2024   Updated:  September 23, 2024

      Effective Dates: September 23, 2024 - May 13, 2025
      Where: Pigeon Lake Provincial Park - A Loop

      Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Campground now offers first-come, first-served camping in Loop A. All other loops and group areas are closed for the fall and winter season.

        • All sites in Loop A have access to 15 AMP power.
        • The camping fee is $25/night and is payable by cash or cheque only.

      Please come prepared:

        • Bring enough water to meet your needs for your stay as the water is no longer available in the campground.
        • There will be access to outhouse washrooms in A Loop, Day Use and Boat Launch.
        • Grey water (wash water) disposal must be disposed of at sewage dumping facilities or in outhouse toilets. We recommend storing and transporting your grey water in a covered bucket/pail
        • Contents from portable camping toilets MUST be disposed in sewage dumping facilities, or carried home for disposal
        • Please do not dispose of any campsite waste water in any other way.

      For more information, please contact the Red Deer District Office at 403-748-3939

       

  • Blue-Green Algae - Pigeon Lake

    Effective:  July 31, 2024   Updated:  September 4, 2024

      A blue-green algae bloom has been identified in areas of Pigeon Lake.  

    General precautions
    • Avoid all contact with blue green algae blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water ASAP.
    • Do not swim or wade in any areas where blue-green algae is visable.
    • Do not allow your pets to swim or wade in these areas or to eat fish or fish trimmings from the lake.
    • Consider limiting human consumption of fish from the lake.

    For detailed information, go to Alberta Health Services Blue Green Algae Health Advisories. Please refer to the specific advisory for this lake.

    Blue-green algae bloom advisories are issued and rescinded by Alberta Health Services. Typically, advisories are lifted in late autumn, when water temperatures are so cool that blue green algae growth is no longer supported.

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