Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area

ab parks
Alberta

what to expect

This small campground is found in Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area, 11 km west of Nordegg on Hwy. 11. A popular overnight stop for those exploring David Thompson Country and the Banff/Jasper Parkway, this small campground has open and treed sites suitable for tents and RVs. Fishing and hiking opportunities abound in the surrounding area. There is a picnic shelter, firepits and dry toilets, but no water pump available here.

Description: Alberta Parks

Things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged boat launches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

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.
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 →

what to bring

This list adapts to Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;

If Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Plus 4 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.