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Dinosaur Campground, Dinosaur Provincial Park

ab parks inside Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Nestled in the heart of Alberta’s badlands, Dinosaur Provincial Park is home to one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in the world. In recognition of the exceptional abundance and diversity of dinosaur and other vertebrate fossils, the largest and most spectacular area of badlands in Canada, and the unique riparian (riverside) habitat, this special place was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Over 500 different species of life from tiny fern spores to frogs and birds have been recorded, including 58 dinosaur species. Come learn about the natural history of Dinosaur Provincial Park and see some of the fossils for yourself at the Visitors Centre. Join a guided excavation, try casting fossils or get out and enjoy a hike on one of our amazing trails. There is lots to offer for…

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

laundryfire pitfirewoodrestroomraw:Powerplaygroundhas showersraw:Birdingraw:Campingpets allowedflush toiletsgroup campingraw:Bus Toursraw:Fire Pitsraw:Gift Shopraw:Group Useraw:Pay Phonedrinking waterraw:Geocachinghas electricityraw:Hand Launchraw:Amphi Theatreraw:Vault Toiletsraw:Shelter - Cookraw:Visitor Centreraw:Winter Campingraw:Sewage Disposaldump station on siteraw:Wildlife Viewingraw:Canoeing/Kayakingraw:Firewood - Chargeraw:Interpretive Viewraw:Hiking-Interpretiveraw:Fast Food Concessionraw:Interpretive Programraw:Hiking - Front Countryraw:Commercial Guided Hiking

The campsites

Total sites
122
Group sites
yes
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

Things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch, 1 user-tagged viewpoint, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

What's around

Dinosaur Campground, Dinosaur Provincial Park plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

  • dump station node/8951296222 Dump station·327 m

3 user-tagged water sources, 1 user-tagged dump station on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

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 Dinosaur Campground, Dinosaur Provincial Park. no showers means a travel towel;

If Dinosaur Campground, Dinosaur Provincial Park is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 4 named anchors.