Overview
About Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Established in 1932, Aspen Beach Provincial Park is the first provincial Park to be established in Alberta. The park with 2.14 sq. km area is a manicured landscape that provides camping facilities and Gull Lake beach access.
See more about Gull Lake
What to do at Aspen Beach Provincial Park?
Things to do/Attractions at Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Enjoy a beach day at the sandy shores – great for paddling, sunbathing and swimming.
Sport fishing -The most sought-after fish are walleye and northern pike. Ice fishing in winter.
Summer Activities include waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, boating, hiking
Winter activities include Ice Fishing, Skiing – Cross-country (4 km non-groomed trails), Snowmobiling
Power Boating – Lakeview campground boat launch suitable for small vessels only.
Snowmobiling – only on Gull Lake
Parks Day Celebration on July 19, 2014 – Details
Who all can go and enjoy ? -All
When to go to Aspen Beach Provincial Park?
Aspen Beach Provincial Park hours / timing
Camping Season: May 1 – Sept / October
Fishing season Gull Lake -See here
Apr. 1 to May 19 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
May 20 to Oct. 31 and Dec. 11 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 3.
Gull Lake’s Diversion Canal located in 34,35,36-40-1-W5 – Closed
How much will it cost to visit Aspen Beach Provincial Park?
Admission/Tickets Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Free
Camping Fees: $31.00 to $60.00 per night
To reserve Campgrounds- 1-877-537-2757/ Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca
Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa accepted.
How to get to Aspen Beach Provincial Park?
Location & Directions to Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Aspen Beach Provincial Park is located in Bentley, 28 km north-west of Red Deer.
West of Lacombe, Take exit 422 B on Queen Elizabeth II (AB-2) and travel ~ 14 km on Highway 12 towards Bentley to reach the park.
GPS location :+52.4601194138 ,-113.979419638 / + 52° 27′ 17.85″, -113° 58′ 20.86″
How long will it take to see Beach Provincial Park?
Time Required to Visit Aspen Beach Provincial Park – 2 hours at least to enjoy the beach to a full day.
What about Amenities, Access & Parking Aspen Beach Provincial Park?
Washrooms.Fast food concession & grocery/supply store on-site.
Wheel chair accessible.
Free parking on site.
Campgrounds and accommodations Aspen Beach Provincial Park
1. Ebeling Beach – Day use site : Facilities include Change rooms, Firepits, Flush toilets,Firewood sold on-site, water tap, pay phone.
2. Over night campgrounds –
a. Brewer’s :Fee: $23.00/night; non-refundable $12.00 reservation fee -( more info: pictures andmap)
Pier, Water hook-ups; Water Pump; Tap water; boat launch ramps; fire pits; firewood sold on-site; fish cleaning stations; flush toilets; pay phone; playground; sewage disposal station; showers.
Open May 1 to October 13.
b. Lakeview :Fee: Power/water/sewer sites $44.00/night (30 amp); power sites $32.00/night (15 amp); non-serviced sites $26.00/night; non-refundable $12.00 reservation fee- (more info : pictures and map)
Open May 1 to September 14.
Equipped with with power/water/sewer, power & non-power sites; boat launch ramps; fire pits; firewood sold on-site; fish cleaning stations; flush toilets; pay phone; playground; sewage disposal station; showers; tap water.
For more options for places to stay – see here