Caution

Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.

Alberta Parks

Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Thunder Lake Campground , Thunder Lake Provincial Park

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 5, 2026 
Information: 780-674-4051
Facility Operator: Lakeview Property Maintenance

Thunder Lake Campground is found in Thunder Lake Provincial Park, 21 km west of Barrhead on Hwy. 18. This large campground has over 125 sites, both unserviced and powered. They are well-treed and suited to RVs and tents. There are many amenities and activities here, including a beach, playground, boat launch, and trails.

The Campground is adjacent to the Barrhead gun range.

Camping

Season: May 15 - Sep 15
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 61 - $39 May 15 - Sep 15 Seasonal Closure
Power 64 15 / 30 $47 May 15 - Sep 15 Seasonal Closure
  • Farmers market every Saturday behind the concession and check in station, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 14

Water

The shower house is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Accessibility

Accessible Campsites A-17, A-18, B-40

Learn about Accessible Camping in Alberta Parks

Maps & Guides

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Updated: Jul 15, 2026
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