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Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area

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Alberta

what to expect

50-53 km northwest of Cochrane on Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy. 40)

the basics

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The campsites

Total sites

169

Group sites

yes

Things to do nearby

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

Waiparous Valley Lookout Viewpoint · 2.0 km · Google Maps ↗
Waiparous Valley Lookout Viewpoint · 2.0 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 1 user-tagged trailhead on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

What's around

Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

Nearest dump station 35 km · Google Maps ↗
Nearest potable water 35 km · Google Maps ↗

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 Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area. 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 Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

North Ghost Campground Dispersed camping · 293 m · Google Maps ↗
North Ghost Campground Dispersed camping · 293 m · Google Maps ↗
Ghost Airstrip Dispersed camping · 655 m · Google Maps ↗
Ghost Airstrip Dispersed camping · 655 m · Google Maps ↗
Girl Guides of Canada Camp Mockingbird Public campground · 1.1 km · Google Maps ↗
Girl Guides of Canada Camp Mockingbird Dispersed camping · 1.2 km · Google Maps ↗
Ghost Airstrip Group Camp Dispersed camping · 1.2 km · Google Maps ↗
Waiparous Valley Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 2.1 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 78 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.