Campgrounds


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Rocky Mountain House

Centennial Park

Manager: Town of Rocky Mountain House
Location: Across from Pioneer School on 54th St
Phone: (403) 845-3720
# Of sites: 14 sites, 10 un-serviced and 4 with power
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May long weekend
Registration: Self registration. No reservations accepted.
Amenities: Shower facilities, flush toilets, picnic table, fire rings and fire wood.


Less Than 20 km Outside Rocky

Canyon Creek Golf & Camping

Location: 14km NE of Rocky on Hwy 22 & 12
Address: RR 1, Rocky Mtn. House AB, T4T 2A1
Phone: (403) 845-5001
# Of sites: 61 sites, 23 full services, 38 power/water.
Rates: Call for information
Open: May – October
Registration: In the clubhouse
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week (depending on season)
Reservations: Accepted, phone for details
Amenities: Washhouse, large RV stalls with fire pits, firewood (for sale), tables and grassed areas, adjacent to 9-hole golf course with driving range.

Cowboy Trail Campground 

Location: West of Caroline on HWY 54 on the Clearwater River
Manager: Caroline Agriculture Society
Phone: 403-597-3493 
# Of sites: 20
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May 1st to Thanksgiving Weekend
Registration: Call to Register.
Amenities: 20 un-serviced sites. Picnic tables, firepits, firewood, play area, outhouse, hand water pump for non potable water, group camp site, tenting sites. Trail to Clearwater River.

Cow Lake Recreational area

Location: 18 km SW of Rocky on Secondary Hwy 752
Phone: (403) 845-5851
Website: www.cowlake.ca
Amenities: Beach, coin operated showers and laundry, firewood, fire pits, public phone, drinking water, picnic tables, 2 playgrounds, 2 volleyball areas, bean bag games, tether ball, 3 horseshoe pits, change rooms, walking trails, water fill, dump station, group camping, shelters, security gate and boat launch (boat fees apply).
Notes: No boat restrictions. 2 km’s from the campground is Grandview Stage Resort which has a restaurant, gift shop, gas station and cabins. It also has a general store which has hunting and fishing gear, groceries and a liquor store. On-site caretaker.

Crimson Lake

Manager: Alberta Parks
Location: 10 km W on Hwy 11, 6 km N on Hwy 756 then turn left onto Crimson Lake road, stay to the right.
Phone: (403) 845-2330
Amenities: Beach, store, concession, amphitheatre, library, picnic tables, group area, showers, fire pits, firewood (for sale), public phone, drinking water, 1 picnic shelter (day use area only), 3 creative play areas. There are over 20km of graveled trails for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing close by.

Mitchell Lake

Location: 19 km south of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy. 22 and 10 km west on an access road.
# Of Sites: 5 walk –in tenting sites
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-Registration
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Boat launch, floating dock on site, canoeing, fishing, firewood (included in rate).
ATV use prohibited in park.

New Old Town Campground

Host: Audrey Williams
Location: 4302 – 62nd str. (Old Town)
Phone: (403) 844-4442
# Of Sites: 30 pull through fully services, 30 amp sites
Open: Year round.
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Bath house with flush toilets and showers, fire rings, firewood provided and picnic tables. Eight cottages also available for rent. Close to downtown with movie theatre, bowling, swimming and shopping. Minutes away from Cow Lake, Crimson Lake, Twin Lakes and golf courses.

Riverview Campground

Manager: Johan and Daniélle Feddema
Location: Hwy 11west out of town, just across the bridge. 5 minutes from the Visitor Centre.
Phone: (403) 845-4422
Fax: (403) 845-6861
# Of sites: 122 sites, 60 (full hookups), 32 (power/water), 20 non service and 10 tenting sites Wilderness camping available.
Rates: Call for rates
Open: Year- round
Registration: In the office 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week, year round. Manager on site 24/7.
Reservations: Accepted
Amenities: Coin showers and laundry, fire ring, firewood available for purchase, picnic tables, convenience store, horseshoe pit, volley ball and basket ball, mini pedal go-carts, playground, dump station and flush toilets. Riverview campground is located minutes away from Pine Hills Golf Course, Canyon Creek Golf Course, Crimson Lake and Twin Lakes.

Twin Lakes

Location: 10km W on Hwy 11 then 4km N on Hwy 756
Phone: (403) 845-2330
# Of Sites: 40 basic sites plus a 30 site group area.
Registration: Self-registration
Amenities: Twin Lakes is stocked with Rainbow Trout and offers excellent fishing. Picnic tables, fire pits, firewood (for sale) and shelter in group area.

Wilderness Village

Location: 10km W on Hwy 11, then 6km N on Hwy 756, turn left onto Crimson Lake road and continue past turnoff into the lake.
Phone: (403) 845-2145
# Of Sites: 375 full serviced sites, and 11 rustic secluded cabins available for rent.
Open: Year round
Registration: Reservations required for non-members. Call for rates.
Amenities: Two large heated pools and three hot tubs. Village store, Chapel, Centre Lodge, youth center, activity center and recreational programs offered. Clean modern showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, potable drinking water, propane sales, payphones and wireless internet. Crimson Lake is within walking distance. Trail riding and a petting zoo are on site (seasonal). Cycling, hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails in the area. Pine Hills Golf Course, several fishing and boating lakes, cross-country skiing, and skating all nearby. This is your perfect family resort.
Notes: Year round facility

Surrounding Area

Boundary RV Park

Owner/Operator: Gail Williamson 
Location: 27km west of Caroline
Phone: (403) 722-2014
Website: www.boundaryrvpark.com              
Rates: Call for rates                                          
Accommodations: Visit www.boundaryrvpark.com/accomodations for details on their accommodations, all rentals have firepit with grill, picnic table, solar lights, hot plate, coffee press & lantern, water provided. Outhouse and walking distance to modern wash facility with pay showers and flush toilets. 
Amenities: OHV trails with direct access, campground, RV sites fully serviced, firepits, firewood, picnic tables, wash house with shower facilities available, playground, quad wash, horseshoe pits, camping, storage - indoor/outdoor.
Notes: On the banks of the Tay River bordering the Alberta foothills and just east of the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by crown land, trail riding, fishing, hunting, hiking, sledding, rentals available. Quad in, quad out. 

Burntstick Lake

Manager: Caroline Chamber of Commerce
Caretakers: For reservations and information call 403 722-3456
Location: 3km W then 14km S of Caroline
Phone: (403) 722-3456
# Of site: 71 sites and a group area. No services.
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May 1- October 1
Amenities: Beach, boat launch, horseshoe pits and playground.
Notes: The Lake is about 3 km long, has an abundance of pike and perch and offers boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, and picnicking. Treed sites, wood supplied with fee, small food store/concession, ten outdoor toilets, and bear-proof garbage bins. Burntstick Lake caters to families and there is zero tolerance for rowdiness.

Medicine Lake

Manager: Trent and Kerry Liebig
Phone: (780) 388-2223
Location: 47 km north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy. 22 and 12 km southeast on a gravel access road
# Of Sites: 49 sites and one group camp. Reservations accepted for all camp sites.
Group site is by reservation only.
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving Weekend.
Registration: Self registration.
Amenities: Store, boat launch, fire pits, firewood (for sale), pump water only. Day use area has a large camp kitchen and fire pit. Children’s play area, horseshoe pits, and hiking trails.

Outwest Camping

Manager: Kerry Desjardins
Location: Take Hwy 752 S for 36km, turn right on RR 10-0. Campground is at top of hill.
Phone: (403) 844-3083
# Of Sites: 83
Open: Year round, services are year round as well
Registration: Office
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Drive through stalls with power (30 and 50 amp). Located half a kilometer off a paved highway. Dump station, shower and laundry facilities, quad wash station and winter storage. Fire ring and picnic table at each stall. Quadding, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting in the area. Store, restaurant and gas station 15 minutes away. Three golf courses located in the area. Ram River, Clearwater River, and Prairie Creek drainages are all within biking distance.
Notes: ATV friendly, you can drive your ATVs throughout the campsite. Family oriented.

Phyllis Lake

Location: 16 km W of Caroline off Hwy 591
# Of Sites: 20
Open: May – Thanksgiving.
Notes: Picnic tables, outdoor toilets, fire rings and firewood (included in rate).
ATV use prohibited in park.

Seven Mile Campground

Location: S on Hwy 22 to Caroline and 50 km SW on Hwy 591. Watch for signs.
# Of Sites: 36
Open: May – Thanksgiving.
Registration: Self-Registration
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Group Area, fishing, hiking, and picnic shelter.
ATV use prohibited in park.

Tay River

Location: 28 km W of Caroline off Hwy 591
Sites: 34
Registration: Self-registration.
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Outdoor toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits with firewood included in rate.
ATV use prohibited in park.

Nordegg Area (West on Hwy 11)

Beaverdam

Location: 5 km E of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator:  www.westwardbound.ca 
# Of sites: 8 large walk in tenting sites, 3 RV sites
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving.
Registration: Self-Registration, no reservations.
Amenities: Boat launch, dock, group area cookhouse, outhouses and firewood (for sale). Fishing and underdeveloped ATV trails in the area.

Chambers Creek 

Location: 30 km W on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator:  www.westwardbound.ca 
# Of Sites: 25 large sites and a 30 unit group site (by reservation only).
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving.
Registration: Self-registration,
Amenities: Pump water, undeveloped ATV trails in the area, washrooms and firewood (for sale). Group site has firewood included.

Crescent Falls

Location: 22 km SW of Nordegg on Hwy 11 then 6 km N
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator:  www.westwardbound.ca 
# Of sites: 31 scenic sites
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving.
Notes: Popular day use area. Outhouses, fire pits, firewood (for sale) and water. Big Horn gorge lookout is the start to various hiking/riding trails in the area.
Camp host on site.

David Thompson Resort

Manager: Ron, Wendy, Doyle, Angela and Kelly Killick
Location: Hwy 11 near the Cline River (West of Rocky and Nordegg)
Phone: (403) 721-2103 Toll free 1-888-810-2103
Fax: (403) 721-2267
# Of Sites: 140 sites (some pull through). 15 and 30 amp in full service sites, 15 amp in power only sites. Un-serviced and tenting sites also available. Three group sites (2 sites for 30 units, 1site for 20 units)
Rates: Call for rates. Reservations recommended.
Open: May 1 – mid September.
Registration: Hours 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Amenities: All amenities on site. Gas bar, licensed dining, fully equipped store, gift shop, coin laundry, and Chapel and event tent. Satellite TV and wireless internet (fee). Picnic tables, firepits, firewood for sale, outhouses and shower house. Large playground, mini golf (fee) and 9 hole Frisbee golf. Hotel and rustic cabins are also available.
RV rentals are now available.
Home of the Canadian Rockies Festival.

Dry Haven Creek

Location: 11 km W of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 14
Open: May – Thanksgiving, no reservations accepted.
Notes: Shelter, woodstove, firewood for sale, outhouses, fishing and access to trails.

Fish Lake

Location: 6 km W of Nordegg on Hwy 11, 2km S at sign
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403)-845-1694
Facility Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds 
# Of Sites: 24 power sites, 67 non-serviced sites (no reservations accepted). 10 – 12 unit group site, by reservation only.
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Amenities: Large pull- through sites available. Pump & tap water, fire pits, firewood for sale, outhouses, public phone and floating boat dock. Electric motors only allowed on lake. Fish, swim or boat on the lake or mountain bike or hike the interpretive trails. 1½ hours from Columbia Icefields. Camp host on site.

Goldeye Lake

Location: 8 km W of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403)-845-1694
Facility Operator:  www.westwardbound.ca
# Of sites 44
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving, no reservations accepted.
Notes: Popular family camp ground. Picnic tables, fire pits, firewood for sale, water, and outhouses. Fish, swim or canoe on the lake or hike around it. Twenty thousand Rainbow Trout fingerlings stocked annually in June.

Harlech

Location: 13 km E of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403)-845-1694
Facility Operator: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of sites: 17 located on the Shunda Creek
Open: May – Thanksgiving, no reservations accepted.
Notes: Camp beside Shunda Creek, hiking and quadding access, water, outhouses, fire pits and firewood available for sale.

Horburg Provincial Recreational Area

Location: 25 km West of Rocky on Hwy 11, turn south at sign for 6km
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 9 tenting and 3 RV sites on the shore of the North Saskatchewan River
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving, no reservations accepted.
Registration: Self – Registration
Amenities: Rustic camping with fire pits and fire wood (available for sale), outhouses and pump water. River access for canoes kayaks and rafts. Undeveloped ATV and mountain biking trails in the area.

Jackfish Lake Provincial Park

Location: 44 km W of Rocky on Hwy 11 then N 2km
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operator: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 5 sites, no reservations accepted and 1 group site available by reservation only.
Open: Year round
Registration: Self-Registration, same day reservation available at group.
Amenities: Floating boat dock on site, fire pits and firewood available for sale. Undeveloped Equestrian and ATV trails in the area. Fishing (lake and stream) close by.

Kootenay Plains Cavalcade Group Camp

Manager: Ruff n’ Ready Campground
Location: 67 km W of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-2184 off season: (403) 845-6855
Facility Operator: www.westwardbound.ca 
# Of Sites: 8 Group sites.
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving
Registration: By reservation only
Amenities: Large group camp area. Firepits (wood supplied), picnic tables, horseshoe pits.
Notes: Great for clubs and family camping, Owner/Operator in residence

Saunders River Access

Location: 22 km E of Nordegg on Hwy 11; then 8km S
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operators: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of sites: 5 tenting and 2 RV sites on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving, no reservations accepted.
Notes: River and auto accessible. Canoe and fish in the North Saskatchewan. River. Access to undeveloped trails in the area. Outhouses, fire pits and firewood for sale.

Shunda Viewpoint

Location: 26 km E of Nordegg on Hwy 11 or 59 km W of Rocky then 5 km N at sign
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operators: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 10+ group site.
Open: May – Thanksgiving, by reservations only.
Notes: Fire pits, firewood supplied, picnic tables and outhouses. Panoramic view of the Brazeau range and the North Saskatchewan River valley. Undeveloped access to ATV trails in the area.

Snow Creek Group Camp

Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Facility Operators: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 30+ group sites
Open: May – Thanksgiving, by reservation only.
Amenities: Enclosed shelter with stove, pump water, outhouses, fire pits with firewood supplied, horseshoe pits. Undeveloped ATV and mountain biking trails in the area.
Notes: Small creek runs through the center of the campground. Private camping with great scenery.

Thompson Creek

Manager: Ruff n’ Ready Campground
Location: 85 km SW of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-2184 off season (403) 845-6855
Facility Operators: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 55
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving 
Registration: Self-registration combined with registration booth (hours vary). No reservations accepted.
Amenities: 2 kitchen shelters, large treed areas, picnic area by the creek and firewood for sale.
Notes: Owner/operator lives on site.

Two O’Clock Creek

Manager: Ruff n’ Ready Campground
Location: 67 km W of Nordegg on Hwy 11
Phone: (403) 721-2184 off season (403) 845-6855
Facility Operators: www.westwardbound.ca
# Of Sites: 24
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving 
Registration: Self – registration combined with registration booth (hours vary). No reservations accepted.
Amenities: 2 kitchen areas, picnic area, and trails for hiking. Close to Siffleur Falls. Firewood for sale.
Notes: Owner / operator lives on site.

Upper Shunda Creek 

Location: 100 m W of Nordegg Town site Turnoff, 1 km North on Shunda Creek Road.
Hosts: Linda and Gordon Latter
Phone: (403) 844-1293
# Of Sites: 25, reservations accepted.
Rates: Call for rates
Amenities: Pump water, washrooms, picnic tables, fire pits and firewood for sale. Upper Shunda Creek campground is situated on the crossroads of historic native trails overlooking Shunda Creek. Hiking trails go to the top of Baldy and Coliseum Mountains. ATV unloading and riding from site allowed with rules and regulations in place.
Notes: Undeveloped ATV and mountain biking trails in the area. Call for more information.
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Hwy 734 (Forestry Trunk Road)/752 (Cow Lake Road)

Aylmer campground

Location: 11 km S of Nordegg on Hwy 734 (Forestry Trunk Road)
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
# Of Sites: 7 sites on the North Saskatchewan. River
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-registration, no reservations accepted.
Amenities: Outhouses, fire pits and firewood for sale. Boat launch and river access for canoeing, kayaking and rafting and fishing. Hiking trails in the area.

Blackstone

Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
Location: 30 km N of Nordegg on the Forestry Trunk Road
Phone: (403) 845-8349
# Of Sites: 10
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving.
Registration: Self-Registration
Amenities: Shelter and firewood. Fishing, canoeing and rafting in the area. Access to undeveloped equestrian and ATV trails in the area.
Notes: No ATV use in campground.

Brazeau River Provincial Park

Location: 72 km N of Nordegg on Hwy. 734 (Forestry Trunk Road)
Host: Sharron Kelley
Phone: (780) 865-2154
# Of Sites: 7
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving.
Registration: Kiosk
Amenities: Pump water, kitchen shelter, and firewood. Fishing, canoeing, and rafting in the area. Undeveloped equestrian and ATV trails in the area.
Note: No ATV use in campground.

Brown Creek

Location: 45 km N of Nordegg on Hwy. 734 (Forestry Trunk Road)
Host: Sharron Kelley
Phone: (780) 865-2154
# Of Sites: 9
Open: May 1– Thanksgiving.
Amenities: Pump water and firewood. Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife, go fishing or back country hiking.

Elk River

Manager: Sharron Kelley
Location: 75km west of Lodgepole.
Phone: (780) 865-2154
# Of Sites: 14
Open: May 1- Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-Registration
Amenities: Day use area. Fishing, hiking and ATV trail access in the area.

Peppers Lake

Location: 70 km SW on Hwy 752 & 734 (Forestry Trunk Road). Watch for signs.
# Of Sites: 16 in campground, 8 in staging area
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-Registration
Amenities: Outdoor toilets, picnic tables, fire pits and firewood provided. Drinking water must be obtained from the equestrian area. Electric motors only allowed on lake. Fishing, hiking, canoeing and trail riding in the area. Equestrian staging area located next to campground.
Note: ATV use prohibited in park.

Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Location: 41km S of Rocky on Hwy 752
# Of Sites: 50 sites and 2-group site (one large and one small). Group sites by reservation only.
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self registration
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Pump water and camp shelter in both group sites. Undeveloped equestrian & ATV trails in the area. Fenced area to offload ATV’s with access to ride out of park.
Note: ATV use prohibited in the park.

Ram Falls

Location: 96 km SW of Rocky on Hwy 752 & 734
# Of Sites: 54 sites, 10 overflow. Group site available by reservation only.
Open: May 1 – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self registration
Rates: Call for rates.
Amenities: Picnic tables, fire pits and firewood provided. Fishing, hiking, and undeveloped ATV trails close by. Beautiful scenery and wildlife. Day use area and picnic shelter. Group site has shelter.
Note: ATV use prohibited in park.

Strachan

Location: 31 km SW of Rocky along Hwy. 752
# Of Sites: 27 sites. Group site available by reservation only.
Open: May-October 15
Registration: Self registration
Amenities: Pump water, shelter, picnic tables, firepits with firewood provided. Fishing and hiking in the area.
Note: ATV use prohibited in the park.

Swan Lake

Location: West of Caroline on Hwy 591 for 41km. Watch for signs.
# Of Sites: 24
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-Registration
Amenities: Pump water, picnic tables, boat launch, fire pits and firewood provided. Undeveloped ATV trails in the area. This is a trophy fishing lake, check your regulations for opening times.
Note: ATV use prohibited in the park.

Elk Creek

Location: 78 km SW on Hwy 752, West on Hwy 734, just before Peppers Lake.
# Of Sites: 13
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-registration
Amenities: Picnic tables, outhouse, fire pits with firewood provided. Just a short hike
to the stocked fishpond. Undeveloped ATV trail access nearby. Hiking and fishing in area.
Note: ATV use prohibited in park

Aylmer campground

Location: 11 km S of Nordegg on Hwy 734 (Forestry Trunk Road)
Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Ltd.
Phone: (403) 721-3975 off season: (403) 845-1694
# Of Sites: 7 sites on the North Saskatchewan. River
Rates: Call for rates
Open: May – Thanksgiving
Registration: Self-registration, no reservations accepted.
Amenities: Outhouses, fire pits and firewood for sale. Boat launch and river access for canoeing, kayaking and rafting and fishing. Hiking trails in the area.