Photo: Elk River Provincial Recreation Area Elk River Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks Alberta
what to expect
17 km southwest of Lodgepole on Hwy. 620 & 47 km west on Elk River Road
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pits
Recreation
Sports courts
the campsites
Total sites
16
Toilets
pit / vault toilets
things to do here
Activities you can do at Elk River Provincial Recreation Area.
FishingATV / off-roadHorseback riding
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 →
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 →
recent reports
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