Farley Lake Backcountry Campsite

Public park

Alberta

the basics

Water + services

Nearest dump station — Waterfowl Lakes Campground - Sani Dump 34 km · Google Maps ↗
Nearest potable water 34 km · Google Maps ↗

what to bring

This list adapts to Farley Lake Backcountry Campsite. no showers means a travel towel;

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer

If Farley Lake Backcountry Campsite is full

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

Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area openings Public campground · 9.1 km · Google Maps ↗
Whiterabbit Creek Campsite Public campground · 5.3 km · Google Maps ↗
Two O-Clock Creek Campground Public campground · 8.9 km · Google Maps ↗
Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve Public campground · 8.9 km · Google Maps ↗
Cavalcade Group Campsite Public campground · 8.9 km · Google Maps ↗
Preacher's South Rustic Camping Area Public campground · 9.1 km · Google Maps ↗
Preacher's North Rustic Camping Area Dispersed camping · 9.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Preacher's North Rustic Camping Area Public campground · 9.5 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 18 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.