Photo: Alberta Parks Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parkswhat to expect
Located near the old Shunda Ranger Station, off Highway 11, 5 kilometres down a gravel access road, Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area provides a panoramic view of the Brazeau Range and North Saskatchewan River Valley. This park is only open for reservation holders at the group use area, which has room for 15 units. Campers can enjoy the view of the valleys from two benches. In September, enjoy the beautiful fall colors all along the David Thompson Highway . There are OHV trails offsite which join the Nordegg Rail Trail and the Taunton Bridge outside Saunders Provincial Recreation Area . No OHV use is permitted at Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area. While campers may take advantage of the proximity to off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, off-loading or operating OHVs inside …
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area.
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
Shunda Viewpoint 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.
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
- Shunda Viewpoint Group Use Site
- Pack Out Your Garbage
- Camp Alexo
- Saunders Provincial Recreation Area
- 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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