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Group Use Information	Updated: June 18,2008
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Group camping and day use areas are available in several provincial parks and provincial recreation areas. These areas are ideal for company or club functions and family reunions.

Before You Book

• To reserve a group camping area, you must have at least five camping accommodation units in your camping party (i.e. tent, tent trailer, motor home, van, truck camper).
• A group may hold only one reservation for a group camping area within a particular provincial park or recreation area at any one time.

Reserving Group Camping Areas

• Reservations are taken on a "first come-first served" basis and may be made at the appropriate reservation office by telephone or in person Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Reservations may also be made in writing, either by application or in the form of a letter; contact the reservation office for application forms and details. Go to Group Camping Areas Reservation Offices for reservation office contact information.
• Reservations may be accepted up to 12 months in advance at some sites provided the dates being requested are within the term of a site operator's current facility operating agreement.
• Some reservation offices are not open during late fall/early winter; usually, group camping reservations for the upcoming year begin on the first business day in January, with the exception of Kananaskis Country, where group camping reservations begin on the first business day in February.

Reservation Fees

• A $10.00 non-refundable reservation fee, plus a deposit equal to the first night's accommodation, is required to hold a group camping reservation.
• The reservation fee and deposit must be paid within 21 days of a reservation being made; the reservation fee and deposit for reservations made less than 21 days in advance must be paid at the time the reservation is made.
• The pre-paid first night's accommodation fee is refundable as long as the reservation is cancelled at least 21 days before the reservation is to begin; refunds will not be issued if a reservation is cancelled less than 21 days prior to the first day of the reservation.

Group Camping Fees

• Group camping fees vary, depending on the number of camping accommodation units in your group and the services provided in the group camping area.
• Group camping fees are subject to change without notice.

Length of Stay

• The maximum length of stay at group camping areas is 12 consecutive days; your stay may include only one weekend.
• Checkout time is 2:00 p.m.

Group Day Use Areas

The following locations provide group day use facilities (overnight camping is not permitted):

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Glennfield Day Use [email: fishcreek@gov.ab.ca]	(403) 297-5293
Vermilion Provincial Park	(780) 853-4372
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park [Note: No reservations; First come first serve]	(403) 893-3835
Saskatoon Island Provincial Park	(780) 538-5350
Bow Valley Provincial Park (Elk Flats)	(403) 673-2163
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area (Note: For educational youth groups only; two backcountry shelters available for overnight and day use)	(780) 922-3293

Reserving Group Day Use Areas

• Group day use reservations for the upcoming year begin on the first business day in January.
• After May 1st, if a group camping area has not been booked for camping, it may be used for group day use (contact appropriate reservation office).

Reservation Fees

• A non-refundable reservation fee, plus a deposit equal to the cost of one day's use, is required to hold a group day use reservation.
• The deposit amount is refundable only if cancellation is received 21 days prior to the reservation date.

Group Day Use Fees

• Group day use fees vary depending on services provided.
• Group day use fees are subject to change without notice.

Search our database for additional site information or call 1-866-427-3582 (toll free).

Group Area Name & Reservation Office	Area	Units
Aspen Beach Provincial Park Green Acres (Pine Lake) Ltd., Box 681, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0 (403)748-4066	Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F	20 20 20 25 25 25
Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403)382-4097.		21
Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area Kinsmen Club of Lac La Biche, (780)623-7079.	Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E	20 20 20 10 10
*Big Mountain Creek Recreation Area Swan City Snowmobile Club, Box 1332, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4Z1 (780)539-1130		25
Bow Valley Provincial Park[Kananaskis Country] Bow Valley Park Campgrounds, Box 8585, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V3 (403)673-2163 www.bowvalleycampgrounds.com	Canoe Meadows (white water) Grouse Porcupine Owl Elk Flats (No shelter)	80 60 28 60 35
*Brazeau Reservoir Recreation Area Barry Dubroy and Jennifer Bailey, Box 5176, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R4 (780)894-0006		25 10 15
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)778-2664.	Carson Lake	20
Chain Lakes Provincial Park MD of Ranchland #66, Box 1060, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0 (403)646-3131		35
Chambers Creek Provincial Recreation Area Camp 'N' Fun Adventures, Box 982, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A7 (403)721-3975 [winter phone# (403)845-2781]		30
Cold Lake Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , Cold Lake District, Box 8208, Cold Lake (North), Alberta T9M 1N1 (780)639-3341		40
Crimson Lake Provincial Park Glowing Embers Firewood, RR1, Site 1, Box 9, Busby, Alberta T0G 0H0 (403)845-2330	Twin Lakes Crimson Lake	30 15
Cross Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)675-8213.		19
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park G.R.F. Management Ltd., Box 53, Elkwater, Alberta T0J 1C0 (403)893-3835	Hwy 41 Area Main Area Willow Creek	10 19 20
Deer Creek Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403) 845-8349		10
Dickson Dam Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403) 755-6163	South Area (Glennifer Lake)	50 50 50
Dillberry Lake Provincial Park MV Camp Operations, Box 3789, Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B7 (780)853-4372		20
Dinosaur Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , P.O. Box 60, Patricia, Alberta, T0J 2K0 (403)378-3700		10
Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area [Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, P.O. Box 98, Bragg Creek, Alberta T0L 0K0 (403)949-3132	Paddy's Flat (seasonal) River Cove (year round)	25 35
Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area [Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, Box 209, Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0 (403)591-7226 or toll-free at 1-866-366-2267		25
Fawcett Lake (West) Provincial Recreation Area Anchor Inn Resort, Box 217, Smith, Alberta, T0G 2B0 (780)829-2211.		10
Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area Red Rock Sawmills, Box 146, Water Valley, Alberta T0M 2EO (403)637-2198	North Ghost	50 25
Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403)577-3873.	Area A Area B Area C	40 8 8
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta, Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)334-2111		20
* Highwood Provincial Recreation Area [Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, Box 209, Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0 (403)591-7226 or toll-free at 1-866-366-2267	Highwood	35
Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Box 730, Prov. Bldg., 108 - 4th Avenue N.E., Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0 (780)849-7124	Area A Area B Area C	14 10 10
Honeymoon Creek Provincial Recreation Area Rocky Mountain Camping, Box 432, Coleman, Alberta T0K 0M0 (403)562-2220	Equestrian	10
* Indian Graves Provincial Recreation Area [Kananaskis Country] Crystal Adventures Inc., 30, Crystal Ridge Crescent, Okotoks, AB, T1S 1V1, (403)995-5554, www.indiangraves.ca		38
* Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area Town of Fox Creek, Box 149, Fox Creek, Alberta, T0H 1P0, (780)622-3896		25
Jackfish Lake Provincial Recreation Area Camp 'N' Fun Adventures, Box 982, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A7 (403)721-3975 ((403)845-2781 in winter)		6
James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780) 845-8349		30
Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403) 887-5522		20 10
Kinbrook Island Provincial Park The Kinsmen Club of Brooks, Box 1077, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B9 (403)362-2962	Area A Area B Area C	60 20 10
Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area Ruff'n Reddy Campground Service, Box 2267, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B7 (403)845-6855 [winter ph.#] or (403)721-2184	Cavalcade	310
Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , Box 730, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0 (780)849-7124	Lily Creek Marten River	20 20
Little Bow Provincial Park - Reservations begin April 1st MIM Management Group, Suite #138, 65 Columbia Blvd W., Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 4B7 (403)897-3933		25
Long Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)675-8213	Area A Area B	15-20 15
Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)743-7437		8
McLeod River Provincial Recreation Area Hinton Wood Products - West Fraser, 649 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1G9 (780)865-2154		10
Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area Trent and Kerry Liebig, #300, 5311 - 60 St., Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, T4T 1N3, (780)388-2223		10
Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area[Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, P.O. Box 98, Bragg Creek, Alberta T0L 0K0 (403)949-3132, off-season (403)844-2724		25
Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)797-4154		20
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park NOTE: ONLY two group use areas will be available May/June 2008. Remaining group use areas expected to open late June/early July 2008. Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, 2nd Flr., Provincial Bldg., 4867 - 50 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P6, (780)672-7308	Area 4 Area 6	50 50
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)538-5350		45 (25 c/w power)
Moose Lake Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation at (780) 645-6295		20 (18 c/w power)
Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)538-5350	Group A Group B	15 15
Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403)382-4097	Three Rivers	10
*Oldman River North Recreation Area Rocky Mountain Camping, Box 432, Coleman, Alberta T0K 0M0 (403)562-2220		12
Park Lake Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , 416 Administration Bldg., 909 - 3rd Avenue N., Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 0H5 (403)382-4097	Area A Area B	25 (7 c/w power) 25
Pembina River Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)727-3643		25
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park [Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, Box 209, Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0 (403)591-7226 or toll-free at 1-866-366-2267	Lower Lake (year round) Pocaterra (tents only)	20 10
Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park North 40 Wilderness Campgrounds, Box 1174, Grande Cache, Alberta, T0E 0Y0, (780)827-6521		10
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Bell Camping, Box 9, Site 19, RR1, Bowden, Alberta T0M 0K0, (780)586-2644.	Moose (shelter) Deer Squirrel (shelter) Jackfish	40 40 50 13
Pine Grove Provincial Recreation Area [Kananaskis Country] Bow Valley Park Campgrounds, Box 8585, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V3 (403)673-2163, www.bowvalleycampgrounds.com	Pine Grove A Pine Grove B	28 30
Police Outpost Provincial Park JR Campground Services, Box 1371, Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0 (403)653-4060/2522		25
Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area 752 West RV-ATV Park Inc., Box 298, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A2 (403)845-6541		21
Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , Peace River District, Bag 900-26, Provincial Bldg., Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4 Ph: (780)624-6125 Fax: (780)624-6455		19 (14 c/w power)
Ram Falls Provincial Park 752 West RV-ATV Park Inc., Box 298, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A2 (403)845-6541		30
Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)845-8349	Fisher Creek	10-15
Red Lodge Provincial Park CBM Camping Ltd., Box 335, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0 (403)224-2547		5 5 7
Rochon Sands Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , Provincial Bldg., 4705-49 Ave., Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 (403)742-4338		20
Saskatoon Island Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)538-5350		30
Sheep River Provincial Park[Kananaskis Country] Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, P.O. Box 98, Bragg Creek, Alberta T0L 0K0 (403)949-3132	Sandy McNabb A Sandy McNabb B	35 25
Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area Camp 'N' Fun Adventures, Box 982, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A7 (403)721-3975 [winter phone# (403)845-2781]		10
Shuttler Flats Provincial Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)538-5350		25
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park D-Kazz Contracting, Box 2318, Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0 (780)623-4144		20
Snow Creek Provincial Recreation Area Camp 'N' Fun Adventures, Box 982, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A7 (403)721-3975 [winter phone# (403)845-2781]		30
Strachan Provincial Recreation Area 752 West RV-ATV Park Inc., Box 298, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A2 (403)845-6541		15
St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, 416, Administration Bldg., 909 - 3 Ave. N, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 0H5, (403)382-4097, Fax: (403)382-4257	St. Mary	20
Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area[Kananaskis Country] Bow Valley Park Campgrounds, Box 8585, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2V3 (403)673-2163, www.bowvalleycampgrounds.com		35
*Syncline Recreation Area Rocky Mountain Camping, Box 432, Coleman, Alberta, T0K 0M0, (403)563-5395	Area A Area B	16 14
*Thunder Lake Park Glowing Embers, Box 9, Site 1, RR1, Busby, Alberta, T0G 0H0, (780)674-4051	Island View #1 Group Area #2	16 15
Vermilion Provincial Park Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation , Box 8, 4701 - 52 Street, Vermillion, Alberta T9X 1J9 (780)853-4372	Area A Area B Area C West Area (tents) [NOTE: back-country area for scouting groups only]	10 20 10 20
Wabamum Lake Provincial Park Wabamun Lake Campground Operations Ltd., Box 1, Site 9, RR2, Duffield, AB T0E 0N0 (780)892-2702	Lakeview Deer (tents)	15 10
Waiparous Creek Provincial Recreation Area Red Rock Sawmills, Box 146, Water Valley, Alberta T0M 2EO (403)637-2198		22
Weald Recreation Area Shoreline Campground, Box 92, Entwistle, Alberta T0E 0S0 (780)797-4154		30
Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation at (780) 645-6295	Area G Area H	40 20
Wildhay Provincial Recreation Area Hinton Wood Products - West Fraser, 649 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB, T7V 1G9 (780)865-2154		25
Wild Horse Recreation Area Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403) 845-8349		6
William A. Switzer Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780)865-5152	Athabasca Lookout Beaver Ranch Pine Bay	65 12 19
Winagami Lake Provincial Park C & D Foressentials Ltd., Box 1815, High Praire, Alberta T0G 1E0 (780)523-0041		40 (11 c/w power)
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (403)893-3777, ext. 534.	Area A Area B	20 10
Wyndham-Carseland Park MIM Mgt Group, Suite #138, 65 Columbia Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 4B7 (403) 934-3523	Area A Area B Area C	15 15 25
Young's Point Provincial Park Contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (780) 538-5350		25 (15 c/w power)

* Group reservations at these locations are operated under a contract that does not require government procedures be followed. Reservation guidelines and fees may differ.

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