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Police Outpost Provincial Park

Alberta Parks inside Police Outpost Provincial Park
Police Outpost Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

The character of this park stems from its history as the site of a late 1800’s Northwest Mounted Police Outpost. Active from 1891-1896, officers guarded the border to prevent the spread of whiskey smuggling. Now one of Alberta’s southernmost parks, mountains meet prairies to build an incredibly rich ecosystem you can explore while wandering the trails, paddling the lake or relaxing by a campfire at night. Cast a line and let the hours slip by as you fish from your boat, canoe, or explore a quiet stretch of the shoreline. You’ll find a range of local wildlife that call the rolling hills their home, including swans, loons, beavers, moose, and bears. A favourite spot for all ages, this rural retreat invites you to slow down and immerse yourself.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
PlaygroundBoat launchMarinaFish-cleaning station

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Drive from Calgary
231 km
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the campsites

Total sites
46
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Police Outpost Provincial Park.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Police Outpost Provincial Park plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and 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 — 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 + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.