Photo: Saunders Provincial Recreation Area Saunders Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parkswhat to expect
This recreation area (accessible by road and water) provides access to the North Saskatchewan River for canoes, kayaks, rafts and river boats. The trip to Rocky Mountain House takes approximately 8 hours by canoe. Historical attractions in the area include Saunders mine site and town site and a cairn erected in honour of the ranger who died while operating the ferry once used here.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Saunders Boat Launch
- Rail Trail
- Rail Trail
Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
what's around
Saunders Provincial Recreation Area plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
recent reports
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other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.
- Jackfish Lake Provincial Recreation Area limited openings
- Camp Alexo
- Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area
- Shunda Viewpoint Group Use Site
- Pack Out Your Garbage
- Harlech Provincial Recreation Area
- Jackfish Lake Group Area
- Pack Out Your Garbage
Plus 3 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
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