RECREATION SITES
RIVER BOAT PARK
Located in Whitecourt at the confluence of the Athabasca and McLeod rivers.
Features:
- boat launch
- picnic area with large shelter and cook-house
- playground
ABOUT RIVER BOAT PARK
Riverboat Park is a collaboration between the Whitecourt River Boat Association and the Town of Whitecourt. The Parks construction began in 1981 by the Associations volunteer members and was made possible through donations from the business community. In subsequent years, a large shelter, a cookhouse, and a playground were added.
Maintenance of the Park: grounds, access road, outhouses, playground, and garbage collection are all managed by the Town of Whitecourt.
The River Boat Association maintains the boat launch, the cook house, and the large shelter.
The large shelter is available for use to local Companies and Organizations using a pre-approval reservation process. Please email the Association to inquire about a reservation.
ATHABASCA RIVER
RECREATION SITE
Located 58 km (36 miles) upstream from Whitecourt on the north bank of the Athabasca River. N.E. 1/4 -30-60-16 W5
Features:
- picnic tables
- gas grill
- tenting area
- outhouse
- fire pits
ABOUT ATHABASCA RIVER RECREATION SITE
In 2011 the Athabasca recreational site was constructed by members of the River Boat Association.
The site is open to all river travellers for both day use, and overnight camping.
This is a “Use at Your Own Risk Site” with users assuming full responsibility and liability for their actions.
Please adhere to the “Pack it in Pack it out” requirement as there are no garbage facilities on site.
Campfires are only permitted in the steel crusher cones. Ensure your fires are properly extinguished before leaving the site.
USE RESPECT! Please help with the upkeep and preservation of this site.
