Photo: Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area
ab parkswhat to expect
Thompson Creek Campground is located along Highway 11, just a few minutes away from the Banff National Park entrance. This location offers easy access to the Icefields Parkway as well as the scenic David Thompson Corridor . This picturesque recreation area is on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The campground provides a peaceful retreat with over 50 well-treed campsites, offering both privacy and the quiet enjoyment of nature. Choose from a mix of first come, first serve or reservable sites to suit your travel plans. Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area is the perfect place to stage your exploration of the area, immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and connect with the outdoors.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
The campsites
Water + services
- Nearest dump station — Waterfowl Lakes Campground - Sani Dump
- Nearest potable water
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
what to bring
This list adapts to Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area. no showers means a travel towel;
If Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Thompson Creek Campground
- Thompson Creek Campground
- Thompson Creek Campground
- Wildhorse Creek Rustic Camping Area
- Campsite
- Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
- Cavalcade Group Campsite
Plus 30 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.