Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area is 7 km east and 22 km north of Worsley. Set out by kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the lake’s beauty from the water, reel in a brook or rainbow trout, or watch birds and other wildlife. Enjoy swimming in Running Lake on a hot summer day. Venture into the rugged boreal forest on trails that are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
PlaygroundBoat launchMarinaFish-cleaning station

the campsites

Total sites
23
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

SwimmingBeachFishingCanoeing & kayakingCyclingWildlife viewingWinter sports

things to do nearby

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

what's around

Running Lake Provincial Recreation Area plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

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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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 2 named anchors.