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Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Alberta Parks

Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

This quiet recreation area offers camping nestled in the mixed forest at the heart of the Highwood Valley. A favourite spot for those wanting something a little more remote and serene, it offers a day use area, a group camping area, a small first come, first served equestrian campground, and a larger campground that offers both reservable and first come, first served sites. Potable water and a sani-dump are available 6 km away at the Highwood House Day Use (the intersection of highways 40, 541, and 940), which also has a seasonal convenience store selling gas and diesel.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pits
Recreation
Boat launch
Access & policies
Pets allowed

find more: campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here →

Drive from Calgary
89 km
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Drive from Edmonton
366 km
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the campsites

Total sites
61
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area.

HikingFishingCyclingWinter sportsHorseback ridingGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint 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.
Fire Advisory in effect
A fire advisory was posted for this area (Calgary Forest Area area) as of Jul 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
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 →

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.

Page generated 2026-07-28. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 6 named anchors.