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Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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Alberta

what to expect

Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area is 7 km east and 22 km north of Worsley. Set out by kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the lake’s beauty from the water, reel in a brook or rainbow trout, or watch birds and other wildlife. Enjoy swimming in Running Lake on a hot summer day. Venture into the rugged boreal forest on trails that are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

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the basics

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The campsites

Total sites

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 Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer

If Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 2 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 + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 0 named anchors.