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Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area

highwood compound

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 11 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.1h · 83 km
drive from edmonton
4.8h · 360 km
drive from vancouver
8.3h · 621 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to highwood compound. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about highwood compound

can dogs camp at highwood compound?
No. Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area does not allow dogs according to operator policy.
how far is highwood compound from calgary?
Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area is 83 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.1-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of highwood compound.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from alberta parks + open sources

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