French Bay Provincial Recreation Area

French Bay Provincial Recreation Area in Alberta’s Lakelands offers lakeside camping and water activities with peaceful views of Cold Lake. Located 10 km east of Cold Lake on 50 Street / Township Road 630 and 2 km north on the access road, this quiet spot is easy to reach yet feels tucked away. Visitors can spend long summer days on the water, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing right from the shoreline. The cozy rustic campsite provides basic facilities and a relaxed, back-to-nature atmosphere. With its open lake views and simple comforts, it is a welcoming base for families, paddlers and anglers looking to slow down and enjoy Alberta’s wild side by the water.