Photo: Alberta Parks Cottonwood Campground, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area
ab parkswhat to expect
Set in the scenic southwestern prairies of Alberta, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area is a go-to destination for camping, water sports, and excellent river views, without the crowds! The park features two reservable campgrounds, a reservable Group Use Area, and two first come, first served campgrounds, providing options for families, groups, and solo travelers alike. With multiple Day Use Areas and extensive shoreline access, visitors can enjoy windsurfing, kitesurfing, powerboating, fishing, paddling, or simply relaxing along the water. Whether you’re boating across the reservoir, exploring the prairie landscapes, or soaking in the views, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area offers a perfect mix of recreation, scenery, and serenity.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
The campsites
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Cottonwood beach
Plus 2 user-tagged viewpoints, 2 user-tagged boat launches, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
Cottonwood Campground, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- Nearest dump station
- Nearest potable water
what to bring
This list adapts to Cottonwood Campground, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Cottonwood Campground, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Cottonwood Campground
- Three Rivers Group Use, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area
- Chinook Park Estates
- Castleview Campground
- Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area (Windy Point)
- Windy Point Campground, Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area
- Sleepy Hollow Campground