Photo: Alberta Parks Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parkswhat to expect
When you want to escape to the peace and quiet of nature but don’t want to venture too far from home, Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area is the place to go. Surrounded by trees and accessible via a paved highway, this recreation area remains a true hidden gem. Located just 30 minutes southwest of Rocky Mountain House, it is the perfect spot for a quiet picnic or trout fishing in Prairie Creek. While campers may take advantage of the proximity to off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, off-loading or operating OHVs inside the park is strictly prohibited. OHVs must remain on trailers until they reach the nearby trail systems and staging areas.
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the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Prairie Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area
- Outwest Camping & RV Park
- Strachan Provincial Recreation Area
- Swan Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Horburg Provincial Recreation Area
- Swan Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Cow Lake Ranch
- Cow Lake Natural Area
Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
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