Campground Trail

About this trail

Campground Trail is a 4.4 km out and back trail near Cold Lake in Cold Lake Provincial Park. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 74 m in total and tops out at 577 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.7 km, 1.0 km, 1.1 km and 2.0 km. The map also shows four separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Hall's Lagoon and a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Highest point 577 m, lowest 541 m, 74 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.3 kmCold Lake CampgroundCampground
2. 1.9 kmHall's LagoonLake

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
• Lake, Camping

Rankings

• 1in Best easy hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 1in Best kid friendly hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 1in Best short hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 2in Best hikes near Cold Lake
• 2in Best hikes in Cold Lake Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.4719° N, 110.1106° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Main Road TrailEasy · 5.1 km · 58 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Lakeshore TrailModerate · 7.0 km · 120 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Iron Horse TrailHard · 15.3 km · 118 m gain · 4.1 km away
• Alberta's Iron Horse TrailHard · 384.8 km · 1,463 m gain · 11.7 km away