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Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks inside Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area
Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta

what to expect

Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area is 37.5 km south of Valleyview on Hwy. 43. From here you can access the Iosegun River where you can kayak, canoe and fish for a variety of species such as Arctic grayling, walleye, mountain whitefish and pike. There are also lots of informal trails to explore.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFire pitsPicnic shelter

the campsites

Total sites
20
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayaking

things to do nearby

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

what's around

Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place 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.

Drinking Water Advisory: Potable water not available
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective May 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Waskahigan Group Use, Waskahigan River Campground, Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area. 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 →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 6 named anchors.