Aerial view of Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park and surroundings Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
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Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks inside Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park
Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park is a remote, rugged park containing over 650 square kms of forested valleys, creeks, lakes, and mountains. Indigenous families from the Jasper area were the first to live and trap in the area, with the park taking its namesake from the Cree word for porcupine – “Kakwa.” Trappers and outfitters from the Grande Prairie area became acquainted with the Wildland in the 1930s, and its rugged wilderness continues to be appreciated and enjoyed by outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Located in the Alpine and Sub-alpine sub-regions of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, the park features a complex array of mountains, foothills, meadows, streams, and rivers. Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park is home to a diverse range of plants, birds, and mammals – including grizzly bears, lyn…

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the basics

At the campground
Fire pits

the campsites

Toilets
pit / vault toilets

water + services

  • Nearest dump station — Dump Station and Drinking Water 49 km · Google Maps ↗

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

First-come, first-served
No reservations taken or needed — show up, pick a vacant site, and self-register at the kiosk. Arrive early on summer weekends. See all first-come, first-served camping in Alberta →

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-09-09. Sources: Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 2 named anchors.