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Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located about 25 km southwest of Hinton off Hwy 16. Enjoy scenic mountain views while fishing for trout at the two small mountain lakes in a non-motorized or electric-powered boat. This is a wonderful location for hiking, camping, kayaking, and paddleboarding. There are two campgrounds offering a mix of car accessible sites and walk-in tenting sites.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pits
Recreation
MarinaFish-cleaning station
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Edmonton
286 km
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Drive from Calgary
355 km
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the campsites

Total sites
22
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingCyclingGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

what's around

Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area plus 3 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.
Low Water Levels: Boat Launch
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective April 23, 2024 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Kinky Lake Campground, Wildhorse Lake Campground, Wildhorse Lake Day Use, Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area, Boat Launch. 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.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 11 named anchors.