Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

Campfires in non-combustible, manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Moonshine Lake

Moonshine Lake is a large provincial campground, open year round, only a short drive north of Highway 49. Hike or bike the trails, picnic on the beach, or enjoy swimming, or watersports on the lake. It is a prime fishing and boating location, with a boat launch and pier, and fish cleaning stations. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, and is a beautiful spot for ice fishing in the colder months. During the winter, it is a common to spot cross country skiers and snowshoers on the trails.

Shelters, fire pits, and a playground are available year round, with wildlife hot spot Jack Bird Pond a short distance away. There is also a lifejacket loaner station available on-site for all of your protection needs. 

The campground has 110 powered stalls, showers, washroom facilities, sewage disposal, and free firewood available for guests. 

Sites can be reserved online through Alberta Parks, where you can also find further information on the park and it's amenities. 

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park is located just north of Highway 49, off Township Road 725

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Community Events

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Getting Here

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Geocaching

The biggest treasure hunt in the world

Jack Bird Pond

Jack Bird Pond Day Use Area, amenities, and wildlife spotting

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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