Alberta Parks

Effective Date: July 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Alder Group Use , Birch Group Use , Deer Group Use , Information & Facilities , Jackfish Group Use , Moose Group Use , Pigeon Day Use , Pigeon Lake Campground , Pigeon Lake Provincial Park , Pigeon Lake Yurts ComfortCamping , Poplar Group Use , Spruce Group Use , Squirrel Group Use , Willow Group Use , Zeiner Campground , Zeiner Day Use

Details:

Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories

Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
  • Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible.
  • Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
  • Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.

Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.

Updated: October 9, 2026 

Effective Date: May 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Alder Group Use , Birch Group Use , Deer Group Use , Jackfish Group Use , Moose Group Use , Pigeon Day Use , Pigeon Lake Campground , Pigeon Lake Yurts ComfortCamping , Poplar Group Use , Spruce Group Use , Squirrel Group Use , Willow Group Use

Details: Please be advised that construction of the new camping loop at the Pigeon Lake Campground is scheduled to take place during the 2026 operational season. Heavy equipment and a construction crew is anticipated be on site working on the project. The areas scheduled for construction will have minimal impact to the existing campsites. We are anticipating construction noise to be present during daytime hours while the construction is taking place. The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring all visitors have a safe experience in our parks, and all visitors are prohibited from going beyond barriers set in place. Visitors will continue to be able to access the existing camping loops, Group Use Areas and Day Use Areas during this time. Updates to this construction advisory will be posted throughout the duration of the project as construction progresses and project schedule details are finalized.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Updated: October 9, 2026 
Information: 1-877-537-2757

The Pigeon Lake yurts offer a camping experience like no other. They are round, insulated tenting structures mounted on a wooden deck. They are designed to give you the luxury of a sturdy shelter without compromising the experience of sleeping outdoors.

There are eight yurts at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, and each deck has a ramp that makes strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices easier to manage. The comfort camping loop has a vault toilet and is close to a washroom facility that has flush toilets and running water.

The yurts stay cool in the summer through cross-ventilation and warm in the fall with electric heaters. While pets are not allowed in the yurts or on the yurt sites, there are some campsites around the comfort camping loop that can accommodate additional people and pets.

Your yurt comes equipped with many added amenities, including a fridge and BBQ with propane provided. To make the most of your experience, please review the “What to Bring” section as well as the Comfort Camping Manual.

Camping

Yurts Capacity Available $/Night Reservations
Large (#119) 8 Person May 14 - Sep 7 $170 Seasonal Closure
4 x Medium (#120, 121, 122, 124) 6 Person May 14 - Sep 20 $145 Seasonal Closure
Small (#123) 4 Person May 14 - Sep 7 $125 Seasonal Closure
2 x Medium (#112, 114) 6 Person May 14 - Sep 7 $145 Seasonal Closure
  • Reservations can be made 180 days in advance of arrival date.

Features

  • Yurts: large (24 feet), medium (20 feet) and small (16 feet), each with a vented skylight and windows (zipper closures)
  • Private sites near Pigeon Lake, close to beach and trails
  • Secure key entry
  • Private treed sites
  • Weatherproof structure
  • Close to beach and trails
  • Parking stalls: 2 for the large yurt, 1 for the medium & small yurts
  • Close to shower facility & flush toilets
  • Accessible entry into yurt

Amenities

  • Electric heater, lights and electrical outlets
  • Pots, pans, cooking implements
  • Fridge (12 cubic feet with freezer), kitchen table and chairs
  • Beds (mattress covers provided for all beds)
    • Large - two double-over-queen bunk beds plus one pull-out futon that sleeps two
    • Medium - queen-over-queen bunk bed plus pull-out futon that sleeps two
    • Small - queen bed plus pull-out futon that sleeps two
  • Private deck and deck furniture
  • Gas barbecue with grill and side burner, fire pit, picnic table
  • Close to potable water, flush toilets and showers
  • First bag of firewood provided; additional bags of firewood available for purchase.

What to Bring

    • Plates, cups, cutlery, and cooking utensils
    • Sharp kitchen knives
    • Food and beverages
    • Pillows and sleeping bags or duvets/blankets/sheets
    • Towels and toiletries
    • A camp stove for cooking outside
    • A water jug to hold drinking water
    • Flashlights or camping lanterns
    • Matches or a lighter to start a campfire
    • Additional firewood (can be purchased at the park)
    • Hatchet or axe to split wood (purchased wood is already split)
    • Additional camping chairs

Rules

    • Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon)
    • Pets are not allowed in or around comfort camping sites, with the exception of registered service animals. Service animals are allowed if accompanying a person with a disability, and as long as the animal is kept in control. Users of service animals should have government-issued identification cards for confirmation.
      Smoking and/or vaping of tobacco and cannabis is strictly prohibited inside the unit and on the deck.
    • Cooking inside the unit is not allowed. Please use the barbeque provided.
    • Additional tents or trailers are not allowed on or near the site.

Bookings Open
November 15

A minimum 2-night stay is required to make a reservation.

User Manual & Visitor Guide

Accessibility
  • All yurts are accessible by wheelchair.
  • All units are physically accessible to the washrooms.  Unit C-112 is the closest unit to the fully-accessible shower house. C-124 is the furthest away, about 300 m walking distance. 
  • There is accessible parking available at the shower house. 
  • Vault toilets available in the comfort camping loop.  However, these toilets have a door clearance width less than 0.813 m (32”) which may not accommodate all mobility devices. 
  • The water service in the comfort camping loop is not currently accessible.
  • Unit C-123 is the only unit without bunk beds for the main bed.  It has a queen bed.
Learn more about Accessible Camping in Alberta Parks

Maps & Guides

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