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Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground · Spray Valley Provincial Park Photo: Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground

Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground

Public campground inside Spray Valley Provincial Park
Spray Valley Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Spray Lakes Provincial Park within Kananaskis Country borders the eastern edge of Banff National Park and surrounds the stunning Spray Lakes Reservoir. The area is particularly important for the grizzly bears that move in and out of the national park. The park is accessible via the Bighorn Highway 40 and from Spray Lakes Highway 742. It is a destination for many outdoor pursuits. In summer, the park offers plenty of hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities. In winter, the area is a beautiful place for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and fishing. The park is open to campers year-round.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
FirewoodFire pitsBear-proof storage
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Calgary
84 km
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Drive from Edmonton
319 km
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the campsites

Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do nearby

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

Plus 4 user-tagged lakes on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground plus 4 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

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.
Partial Closure: Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective July 30, 2026 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area, Link Trail, Ribbon Creek Day Use, Ribbon Creek Trail, Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground, Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground, Spray Valley Provincial Park. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-09-04. Sources: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 12 named anchors.