Aerial view of Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park and surroundings Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park · Spray Valley Provincial Park Photo: Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park

Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks 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
Winter camping

the campsites

Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park.

HikingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

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

Plus 6 user-tagged lakes on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Camping, Spray Valley Provincial Park plus 8 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.

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 →
Partial Closure: High Rockies Trail
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Posted July 3, 2026. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-09-04. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc.. Neighbourhood joins 16 named anchors.