Highwood Junction
Alberta Parks Check operator
Highwood Compound
Alberta Parks Alberta
what to expect
Provincial Recreation Area. 11 hectares.
the basics
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.
what to bring
This list adapts to Highwood Compound. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Highwood Compound
- can dogs camp at Highwood Compound?
- No. Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area does not allow dogs according to operator policy.
- how far is Highwood Compound from Calgary?
- Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area is 83 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 Highwood Compound.
want to camp at Highwood Compound?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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