Paddle River Natural Area

ab parks

Alberta

the basics

Water + services

Nearest dump station — dump station node/12269468309 31 km · Google Maps ↗
Nearest potable water 57 km · Google Maps ↗

what to bring

This list adapts to Paddle River Natural 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 Paddle River Natural Area is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Highway Natural Area Public campground · 11 km · Google Maps ↗
Mayerthorpe Golf Course Campground Dispersed camping · 16 km · Google Maps ↗
Paddle River Dam Campground Private campground · 17 km · Google Maps ↗
Chip Lake Park Private campground · 17 km · Google Maps ↗
Chip Lake Park Dispersed camping · 17 km · Google Maps ↗
Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area Public campground · 18 km · Google Maps ↗
Paddle River Dam Campground Private campground · 18 km · Google Maps ↗
The Ranch RV Park Private campground · 23 km · Google Maps ↗

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. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.