Photo: Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area

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

things to do nearby

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

Travers Reservoir Lake · 3.8 km · Google Maps ↗

what's around

Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

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 →

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 — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area openings Public campground · 13 km · Google Maps ↗
Little Bow Campground Dispersed camping · 8.1 km · Google Maps ↗
Little Bow Provincial Park Public campground · 8.3 km · Google Maps ↗
Travers Ridge RV Resort Ltd. & Travers Ridge Corp. Private campground · 8.4 km · Google Maps ↗
Travers Dam Campground, Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 9.1 km · Google Maps ↗
Lake McGregor Country Estates Private campground · 11 km · Google Maps ↗

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 7 named anchors.