County Campgrounds are now closed for the season. Winter DAY-USE hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from October 16, 2023 through March 31, 2024.

Located 20 Km east of Grande Prairie. Overnight camping and day use are both available. 9 sites, no hook ups.

Kleskun Hill offers a fascinating glimpse at Canada's northernmost badlands ecosystem. The area is comprised of a Natural Area, historic village with rentable hall and church, day use area and campground. Kleskun Hill has a rich history and deep sacred value to local Indigenous communities.

Amenities include an indoor shower/washroom, non-potable water tap, outdoor restrooms, large playground, hiking trails in the natural area. Fire pits and picnic tables in the day-use area.

A $5 nightly fire permit fee will be in place at all County campgrounds to supplement the costs of firewood handling and firepit safety maintenance. 

Rates

$28 / night individual campsite includes one hard-sided camping unit, one tent and one vehicle. $5 fire permit fee. 

$30 / half-day for private function in the day-use area

Debit, MC, and 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

The Ray Boyer hall and other related museum facilities are booked separately. See below.

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.

The Historic Village

To book the hall or church in the historic village, call Marlaine with the Kleskun Hills Historical Society at 780 831 4130. This facility is managed separately from the Park and Campground.

Visit the Museum's Facebook page to learn more. 

The Natural Area

The Kleskun Hills Natural Area surrounds the campground and historic village and is operated by Alberta Parks.

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

 

Season

May 15 to October 15

Day-use from 8:30am-4:30pm daily from October 16-May 14 

Directions

From Bezanson: Drive west on Hwy 43, turn north onto RR 41. Turn west on Twp 724 and proceed to park.

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.