Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Stoney Creek

Alberta Parks
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 12 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.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

This list adapts to Stoney Creek. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

common questions about Stoney Creek

how far is Stoney Creek from Calgary?
Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area is 66 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 Stoney Creek?
Yes. Stoney Creek 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 Stoney Creek.

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

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