Waiparous Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Waiparous Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area

Waiparous Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Alberta’s foothills at Waiparous Creek Provincial Recreation Area, located in 13 km west of Cochrane on Hwy. 1A and 36 km north on Hwy. 40. Enjoy a secluded, nature-rich destination designed for groups looking to reconnect, recharge, and explore the outdoors. This group use site is nestled along the banks of the Waiparous Creek, offering the perfect setting for memorable getaways in the wild. Enjoy fishing and hiking as well as OHV trails nearby.

Description: Alberta Parks

The campsites

Total sites
1
Group sites
yes

Things to do nearby

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

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

Water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
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 Waiparous Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

If Waiparous Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 51 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.