Photo: Alberta Parks Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area
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what to expect
Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area is operated by the County of Lac Ste Anne under a lease agreement with the Province of Alberta. This long-term lease provides some flexibility in how the site is operated. Check with the County of Lac Ste Anne for more information on services offered.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
Water + services
- Nearest dump station
- Nearest potable water
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 →
what to bring
This list adapts to Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Paddle River Dam Campground
- Paddle River Dam Campground
- The Ranch RV Park
- Mayerthorpe Golf Course Campground
- Deep Creek Camping & Events
- Sangudo Riverside Campground
- Rangeton Park
- Prefontaine Brock Lakes Natural Area
Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.