County Campgrounds are now open for the season. Summer DAY-USE hours are  from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from May 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024.  

Rural Address: 742062 HWY 724

Located 6 Km east of La Glace on the west side of Hwy 724. Bear Hill Park is a Day Use park with a separate area that can be booked for group overnight camping. Individual or spontaneous camping is not permitted. Day use hours are 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Picnic tables, pedestal BBQs and outdoor restrooms are available in the day use area. The original Bear Lake Hall, built in 1948, was moved to Bear Hill in 1983 where it remains today. It may be used as a rain shelter. The land was donated by George Hagen in the 1950's for use as a public park. Sheltered walking trails and beautiful vantages are the site highlights.

Bring your own firewood or BBQ charcoal.

Rates

$135 / night group rental, plus $5 online reservation fee / booking.

$55 / half day or $110 / full day private group use, plus $5 online reservation fee / booking.

Debit, M/C, Visa accepted. No American Express or cheques. 

Check in time is 4:00 PM. Check out time is 2:00 PM.

Make a Reservation

Book Online

Review the Event and Group Use Directive if you are considering hosting a special event.

All visitors are expected to abide by Campground and Parks Regulation and Etiquette.

Photo Gallery: Bear Hill Park will appear here on the public site.

 

Season

Camping Season is May 15 to October 15

Winter Day Use is October 16 to May 14

Directions

From La Glace: East on Hwy 59, Turn North onto Hwy 724. Park is on the west side of the road near the top of the hill.

Map

Site Map

Cancellation Policy
  • Camping fee refunds are determined by the notice provided:
    • If three days (72 hours) or more before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, all camping fees are refunded.
    • If two days (48 hours) or more before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, one night's camping fee is forfeited.
    • If less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours' notice before 2:00 pm on the scheduled day of arrival, two nights' camping fees are forfeited.
    • If less than 24 hours' notice, no refund available.
  • There is no additional cancellation fee or penalty
  • Camping fee refunds must be applied to the card used for the original transaction and will be processed within five business days 
  • Refunds are not provided outside of the above notification criteria for advisories including inclement weather, ground/site conditions, water quality, air quality, wild animals, insects/pests, fire bans, liquor bans, car trouble, getting lost or evictions

Regulations and Etiquette

While visiting our parks this season, please remember:

  • Be considerate of others.
  • Avoid excessive and offensive noise at any time of day: Talking or singing loudly, stereos at high volume and any other noisy behaviour is not permitted.
  • Quiet hours for group camping are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This means all stereos and generators must be turned off, and noise must be kept to a minimum.
  • Keep campfires small and under control. Make sure your fire is extinguished before you leave. Soak it with water once, and then again, making sure to stir through the ashes. Do not burn any garbage in the fire pits. It is an offence to leave a fire unattended or burning (even smouldering) after vacating your site.
  • For the complete details on County parks and campground regulations, refer to the Parkland Conservation Bylaw.
  • Under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, individuals can possess, use and consume cannabis in a temporary residence; this includes places like a parked motor home or camper, a set up tent, and within your rented campsite.
  • Alcohol may be consumed in a temporary residence such as a parked motor home or camper, a set up tent and within your rented campsite. Alcohol may not be consumed in day use areas.
  • Under the County's Community Standards Bylaw, behaviours that bother or disturb others are illegal; This includes offensive odours like composting, firepit spoke, cannabis, and animal feces.

Leave No Trace

We are proud to partner with Leave No Trace Canada to promote responsible use of natural areas during outdoor activities. If you are interested in learning about how you can reduce your impact on the environment, please visit Leave No Trace Canada.