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Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area

Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is located 18 km south of Vulcan on Hwy. 23, 32 km east on Hwy. 529, and south on Range Rd. 205A. Experience the vastness of the prairie and camp alongside the reservoir. Sites in open grasslands have expansive views in all directions. Canoe, sail or fish on the reservoir, and enjoy the endless skies. This is a wonderful place for stargazing on clear nights.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Recreation
Boat launch
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Calgary
134 km
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Drive from Edmonton
377 km
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the campsites

Total sites
32
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area.

FishingCanoeing & kayakingBoating

things to do nearby

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

  • Travers Reservor Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Boat launch · 80 m · Google Maps ↗
  • Little Bow Reservoir Lake · 3.6 km · Google Maps ↗

what's around

Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Notice: Boat Launch Hazard and Repair Notice
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective April 24, 2026 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Details:, The boat launch is damaged due to ice shifting over the winter. Repairs have been planned for this launch pad starting starting the week of May 4. , There is a boat launch on Travers Reservoir at, Little Bow Provincial Park, about a 20 minutes drive away from Travers Reservoir Provincial R. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
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 →

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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. + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.