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Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area is a beautiful spot to stop and camp along the Kakwa River. At this small park you can go fishing or hiking on trails in the vicinity.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pits
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Edmonton
345 km
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Drive from Calgary
482 km
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the campsites

Total sites
4
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area.

HikingFishingHorseback riding

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 →
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 →

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other campgrounds nearby

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

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 3 named anchors.