Tay River Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Tay River Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

Tay River Provincial Recreation Area is located 16 km southwest of Caroline on Highway 591. Campsites are suited to both RVs and tents. Most are in an open grassy field, with a few choice sites by the river. Dip your toes in the river or cast a line and catch a fish! While campers may take advantage of the proximity to off-highway vehicle (OHV) and equestrian trails, off-loading or operating OHVs inside the park is strictly prohibited. OHVs must remain on trailers until they reach the nearby trail systems and staging areas. Horses are not permitted within the park boundaries.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

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The campsites

Total sites
32

Water + services

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 Tay River Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

If Tay River Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 3 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 + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.