There is a sandy beach with a playground, picnic tables, and gazebos at the the
day use area of Moonshine Lake PP. The beach area is easy to access from the parking lot and there are washrooms. This is a swimming beach with an unsupervised swimming area.
There are also camping, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities in the park, which is close to Spirit River.
Surrounded by diverse boreal mixed wood forests, Moonshine Lake offers a variety of year-round
recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. Cast a line for trout from shore, from a boat (electric
motors only), or through the ice.
As early as 1910, this small lake was located on what was known as the Moonshine Trail. The lake was
originally called Mirage Lake. Local folklore tells of two men, Jack Campbell and Harry Hanrahan, who
while climbing the steep bank of the north shore of the lake in the 1920's, spilled their home-brewed
moonshine. It has been known as Moonshine Lake ever since.
Photo credit: Saddle Hills County website
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
There is a sandy beach with a playground, picnic tables, and gazebos at the the
day use area of Moonshine Lake PP. The beach area is easy to access from the parking lot and there are washrooms. This is a swimming beach with an unsupervised swimming area.
There are also camping, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities in the park, which is close to Spirit River.
Surrounded by diverse boreal mixed wood forests, Moonshine Lake offers a variety of year-round
recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. Cast a line for trout from shore, from a boat (electric
motors only), or through the ice.
As early as 1910, this small lake was located on what was known as the Moonshine Trail. The lake was
originally called Mirage Lake. Local folklore tells of two men, Jack Campbell and Harry Hanrahan, who
while climbing the steep bank of the north shore of the lake in the 1920's, spilled their home-brewed
moonshine. It has been known as Moonshine Lake ever since.
Photo credit: Saddle Hills County website
Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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Big Lakes County, Alberta | Big Lakes County, Alberta | Current Status | ||||
Calais, Alberta | Calais, Alberta | Current Status | ||||
County of Northern Lights, Alberta | County of Northern Lights, Alberta | Current Status | ||||
Grand Prairie, Alberta | Grand Prairie, Alberta | Special Status |
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