McLeod River Group
General Information
Information
The McLeod Group Campground is a specially designed and designated campground for large groups of people wanting to camp together. The campsite is available by reservation only for one group at a time. Family reunions, large gatherings of friends, and specialty groups are examples of people who may want to use this site.
The road is accessible by two-wheel drive.
Activities
Fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish and bull trout in McLeod River is the main recreational activity. There are hiking opportunities on non-maintained trails in the area. The group campground also has a picnic shelter with a wood stove, a large grassy field, a group fire-pit area, and horseshoe pits.
How to Get Here
When travelling west from Edmonton, at the first set of lights coming in the town of Hinton, turn left (Switzer Drive). Follow Switzer Drive for approximately 1 kilometre to the next set of lights (Robb Road). Turn right. Robb road is an active logging/hauling road. Drive with extreme caution. Follow Robb Road (also known as the "R" road) for approximately 23 kilometres and look for a road on the left with signs indicating a campground. Follow this road approximately 1 kilometre to the group campground, located adjacent to the McLeod River.
The map above shows approximately where the campground is located.
Fees
$185/night group rate. $12 reservation fee.
Contact
For Information please e-mail: sharon@fcda.ca
Reserve contact: Reservations can be made through the Reserve Alberta Parks system, reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757.