Oldman River Provincial Recreation Area

Oldman River

Alberta Parks
waterton crowsnest · Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 2 hectares.

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.
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 Oldman River. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Oldman River

can dogs camp at Oldman River?
Yes. Oldman River Provincial Recreation Area allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does Oldman River have electric hookups?
No. Oldman River Provincial Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is Oldman River from Calgary?
Oldman River Provincial Recreation Area is 154 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Oldman River?
Yes. Oldman River Provincial Recreation Area is operated by Alberta Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Oldman River.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Alberta Parks + open sources

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