Burnt Timber Provincial Recreation Area

Burnt Timber

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 32 hectares.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

This list adapts to Burnt Timber. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Burnt Timber

can dogs camp at Burnt Timber?
Yes. Burnt Timber Provincial Recreation Area allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does Burnt Timber have electric hookups?
No. Burnt Timber Provincial Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is Burnt Timber from Calgary?
Burnt Timber Provincial Recreation Area is 97 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Burnt Timber.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Alberta Parks + open sources

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