Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area

Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

This is a self-maintained group use area operated by the Friends of the Eastern Slopes . A nightly fee is not charged; however, campers are encouraged to purchase an annual membership to support their operation.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

fire pithas showersraw:Campinggroup campingraw:Fire Pitsraw:Group Usedrinking waterpicnic shelterraw:Geocachingraw:Water Pumpraw:Vault Toiletsraw:Canoeing/Kayakingraw:OHV Riding (Off-site)raw:Hiking - Front Country

The campsites

Total sites
14
Group sites
yes
Showers
yes

Things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 2 user-tagged viewpoints on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

Water + services

what to bring

This list adapts to Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

If Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 135 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.