Photo: Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area
ab parks inside Elbow Valley Provincial Parkwhat to expect
Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area is located 10 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy. 66. There are over 80 campsites in a aspen/pine forest near the Elbow River. The recent addition of power sites improves the location for RVs, while keeping the charm of the few walk-in tent sites. From this area you can fish and hike, or explore other opportunities nearby.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
The campsites
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Alder Trailhead and Parking
Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
What's around
Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- Nearest potable water
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
what to bring
This list adapts to Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Gooseberry Campground
- Mclean Creek Campground
- Kananaskis Campground Services
- Bragg Creek Provincial Park
- River Cove Group Camping
- West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.