Clearwater Ricinus Natural Area

ab parks

Alberta

what to expect

This site is located adjacent to the Clearwater River. The area contains steep banks and tree stands of mainly aspen and balsam poplar with some white spruce.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Water + services

Nearest dump station — dump station node/13102880523 33 km · Google Maps ↗
Nearest potable water 33 km · Google Maps ↗

what to bring

This list adapts to Clearwater Ricinus Natural Area. no showers means a travel towel;

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer

If Clearwater Ricinus Natural Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Clearwater Campground Private campground · 520 m · Google Maps ↗
Cowboy Trail Campground Public campground · 556 m · Google Maps ↗
Clearsprings Campground Public campground · 5.2 km · Google Maps ↗
Phyllis Lake Campground Dispersed camping · 7.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Phyllis Lake Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 7.8 km · Google Maps ↗
Caroline Municipal RV Park Public campground · 9.3 km · Google Maps ↗
Burntstick Lake Campground Dispersed camping · 10 km · Google Maps ↗
Burntstick Lake Campground Dispersed camping · 10 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 3 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.