Our Story – French Creek RV Fawcett Alberta

Welcome to French Creek RV Fawcett Alberta, a family-rooted campground with a history stretching back generations. Nestled in the beautiful French Creek Valley, our seasonal RV park is more than a place to camp. It is part of our family’s history, built on a love of the land, country living and the simple pleasures of spending time outdoors.

French Creek RV Fawcett Alberta – Rooted in the Valley

French Creek RV isn’t simply a campground.

This valley has been part of our family’s story for generations.

Gary Smith has called the Fawcett area home since he was about three years old. In 1958, his parents, Sigmund “Joe” and Marie Smith, moved their family from Boyle, Alberta, to Fawcett, where they established their lives and raised their family on the land.

The Smith family became mixed farmers, raising grain, cattle and hogs — and, at one point, as many as 3,000 turkeys in a single year. Joe also worked in trucking and logging while the family continued building their life in the Fawcett area.

For Gary, though, growing up here meant much more than farming.

This valley was home.

Before There Was an RV Park… There Was French Creek

The creek and surrounding countryside were part of Gary’s childhood — a place where neighbourhood friends could fish, swim, explore and spend long summer days outdoors.

Those childhood experiences created a connection to French Creek and this valley that never disappeared.

Gary’s family was also connected to the neighbouring property that became Hidden Valley. His grandparents owned the property before it passed to his parents, and Gary’s father could see the recreational possibilities this beautiful valley offered.

His vision included creating a place where people could come to enjoy the countryside, including a campground and golf course.

That vision planted a seed that would carry into the next generation.

Carrying the Vision Forward

Over the years, the countryside changed. Farms changed hands, agriculture evolved and the way people used the land changed with it.

But French Creek continued winding through the valley. Wildlife continued passing through. The ponds, trees and open countryside remained — along with the peace and quiet that had always made this place special.

Eventually, we realized something:

This was a place worth sharing.

French Creek RV grew from our family’s connection to this land and our desire to give other families the opportunity to experience some of what made growing up here so special — space to breathe, nature at your doorstep, water and wildlife, summer evenings outdoors, dark country skies filled with stars, and time spent with family and friends.

French Creek RV Fawcett Alberta – A Place to Call Your Summer Home

Today, French Creek RV is more than a place to park an RV. It is a place where seasonal guests can settle in, make their site their own, get to know their neighbours and become part of a community.

Our spacious seasonal campsites provide room to relax, enjoy the countryside and create a comfortable outdoor living space. With walking trails, peaceful ponds, beautiful valley scenery and Hidden Valley Golf Course next door, there’s plenty to enjoy without travelling far.

Located approximately 50 km north of Westlock and 1½ hours from Edmonton, French Creek RV offers a peaceful alternative to crowded campgrounds.

What began as one family’s connection to this valley has become a place where other families can create traditions, friendships and memories of their own.

Discover More of Alberta’s Countryside

French Creek RV is surrounded by the natural beauty and rural heritage of northern Alberta.

For more information about attractions and destinations throughout the province, explore Travel Alberta, Alberta’s official tourism website.

We invite you to discover the history, natural beauty and welcoming community that make French Creek RV a special place to spend your summers.

French Creek Through the Years

A look back at our family’s land, the development of French Creek RV and the memories created along the way.

The history of French Creek RV in Fawcett, Alberta, is captured in photographs spanning generations. From the Smith family’s farming roots to the early development of the campground, these images tell the story of a valley that has always been a special place to call home.

Some photographs show the early years of campground development, including preparing RV sites, planting trees, creating walking trails and improving the property. Others capture the peaceful ponds, winding creek, wildlife, changing seasons and people enjoying the countryside.

While the campground has grown and changed over the years, the natural beauty and character of the French Creek Valley remain at the heart of everything we do.

Explore our French Creek RV Photo Gallery to discover the history, scenery and memories that make this place special.