Photo: Alberta Parks Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area
ab parkswhat to expect
Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area is located 20 km west of Millarville on Hwy. 549 and northwest on Range Road 50A. A seasonal equestrian option perfect for riders seeking a more remote experience. Bring your horses and explore the backcountry trails that make this valley special. Hitching rails, corrals, and a loading ramp are available for registered campers staying at the equestrian campground or equestrian group camping area. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride in the area. Equestrian campgrounds are intended for campers bringing a horse. Please only book at an equestrian campground if you are using it for equestrian purposes as there are only a few campgrounds available to these users.
the basics
The campsites
Water + services
- Nearest dump station — Sani Station
- Nearest potable water
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
what to bring
This list adapts to Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- North Fork Provincial Recreation Area
- North Fork Campground
- Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area
- Ware Creek Provincial Recreation Area
- Kananaskis Country Campgrounds
- Wildhorse Provincial Recreation Area
- Parc Beauchemin
- Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
Plus 4 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.