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Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area

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Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta

what to expect

A secluded getaway on the east side of Buck Lake, Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area is a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Experience camping off the beaten track with a few added amenities and take advantage of this popular fishing lake and campground with sites large enough to accommodate most RVs and trailers. Visitors can take advantage of the hand launch for canoes or kayaks, as well as the open areas along the shore that are perfect for casting. When visiting this recreation area, be sure to bring firewood and drinking water, as the water from the pumps is not potable, and there are no firewood sales on site.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFire pits
Recreation
Boat launchFish-cleaning station
Drive from Edmonton
103 km
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Drive from Calgary
220 km
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the campsites

Total sites
38
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area.

FishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

what's around

Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.