Travers Dam campground

what to expect

Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is located 18 km south of Vulcan on Hwy. 23, 32 km east on Hwy. 529, and south on Range Rd. 205A. Experience the vastness of the prairie and camp alongside the reservoir. Sites in open grasslands have expansive views in all directions. Canoe, sail or fish on the reservoir, and enjoy the endless skies. This is a wonderful place for stargazing on clear nights.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Things to do nearby

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

• Travers Reservor Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Boat launch · 88 m · Google Maps ↗

What's around

Travers Dam campground plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

• Nearest dump station 53 km · Google Maps ↗
• Nearest potable water 65 km · Google Maps ↗

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

what to bring

This list adapts to Travers Dam campground. no showers means a travel towel;

If Travers Dam campground is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

• Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area openings Public campground · 5.4 km · Google Maps ↗
• Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 52 m · Google Maps ↗
• Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 9.1 km · Google Maps ↗
• Little Bow Campground Dispersed camping · 14 km · Google Maps ↗
• Little Bow Provincial Park Public campground · 15 km · Google Maps ↗