The Creek
The Creek RV Park shares its property with the Creek Golf Course. RV travelers can find respite from the long, northern drives at the Creek. Sites include water, sewer and 30-amp electric, Showers, bathrooms, a guest lounge, on-site snack bar, dump station and coin-operated laundry room are available for guest use. Pets are welcome. Bird watchers can head to the Peace River to try to spot osprey, heron, several species of duck and songbirds. Anglers can try their luck at the river for arctic grayling, char and trout.
The Creek
Box 1070
Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0
(780) 332-4949
golfthecreek.ca
Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
RV travelers to the Grimshaw region can choose the Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park as a base camp to explore the area. The park is approximately 18 miles from Grimshaw. There are limited RV sites that include water and 30-amp electric connections. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, and firewood is included with the site fee. Pets are welcome. Guests need to adhere to posted rules for food storage and preparation because of frequent bear activity in the area. The park has trails for hiking, biking, and backpacking.
Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
Bag 900-26 Provincial Bldg.
Peace River, AB T8S 1T4
(780) 624-6486
albertaparks.ca/siteinformation.aspx?id=110
Sulphur Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Sulphur Lake Recreation Area, within about 20 miles of Grimshaw, is managed by the province and offers outdoor recreation opportunities along with limited numbers of RV camping sites. The sites have water connections and free firewood. There are fire pits with grills and picnic tables at each site. RVs should be self-contained for grey-water systems. Toilets and showers are on the premises for guest use. Pets are allowed. Food storage and preparation needs to be done according to posted rules. Bears are frequently spotted. Guests can hike, bike, fish, canoe and kayak at the recreation area.
Sulphur Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Bag 900 - 26 Provincial Bldg.
Peace River, AB T8S 1T4
(780) 624-6486
travelalberta.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
