SIMONETTE RIVER, ALBERTA GOOGLE MAP

SIMONETTE
RIVER PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA
ALBERTA, CANADA

Welcome to the Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area located in northern Alberta.


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For more information on the Simonette River Recreation Area phone:
780-538-5350.

2011 Camping Rates:
No Services $13. Senior rate of $2/night off. Prices may change without notice. Park is open May 1 to September 30.



A hand pump located near the entrance to the campground provides well water for personal use.

Located about 55 km southeast of Grande Prairie, Alberta on Highway 43 is the Simonette River. From Grande Prairie take Highway 43 east. At Bezanson cross the Smoky River and after a few kilometers take the Forestry Truck Road south for 10km.

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Simonette River Recreation Area is located right on the riverbed of the Simonette River. With two small campgrounds, one on each side of the road, it makes a nice escape to enjoy the beautiful scenery and as well as the river.

Surveys of this area as early as 1879 referred to this river as Simonette or Moose River. Others believed the River got its name in the 1930's when Simon Walker was living on the river. In 1980 the Peace Country Pioneer (a Summer Riding Camp) was established at Simonette River.

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UPDATE Sept, 2011: Simonette River Recreation Area
Day Use Area and Smaller Campground Loop RE-OPENED.
Because of the more than average rainfall, there has been flooding in a number of rivers in July 2011 throughout the Peace Country. The high water levels has created some problems (silt and debris) at the Simonette River Recreation Area. In some areas there was as much as 3 feet of sand and silt were deposited.

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Because of the shallow water, it makes it an ideal location for swimming or floating down the river.

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SIMONETTE RIVER RECREATION AREA