A pretty camping area along the North Saskatchewan River with great mountain views and easy access to nearby adventures.
This is the only camping area along the North Saskatchewan River between Abraham Lake and the Icefields Parkway. You’ll find some great camping spots here with river and mountain views.
It’s a great base camp to explore nearby trails like Siffleur Falls, Tuff Puff Ridge and Thompson Creek Falls or to paddle the North Saskatchewan River.
Over the past few years the provincial government turned it into an official camping area with access roads and toilets. It is included in the public lands camping pass, allowing you to stay for up to 14 days at a time for $30 per adult per year.
At a Glance
- Season: Year-round
- Rates: Public Lands Camping Pass Required – $30 per adult per year
- Number of sites: Sites are not defined in the rustic camping areas
- Amenities: Toilets
- Campground host: No
- Reservations: First come first served
- Website: Bighorn Backcountry
Join Us On A Guided Tour
All our scenic float tours start within a short 10-minute drive (the Icefields Scenic Float starts at this camping area) from this camping area while our Coral Creek Canyon and Whitegoat Falls guided hikes are less than 20 minutes away.
Glaciers + Fires Scenic Float
Explore one of the most dramatic sections of the North Saskatchewan River with glaciers as…
River Reflections Scenic Float + Photo Tour
Capture a different side of the North Saskatchewan River valley on this adventure as we…
The Icefields Scenic Float
Take in the views of Wilson Icefields from the North Saskatchewan River on this 1…
The Kootenay Plains Scenic Float
Float through the golden plains of the Saskatchewan, from Whirlpool Point to Preacher’s Point. Enjoy…
Whitegoat Falls Guided Hike
An easy half day hike to the pretty Whitegoat Falls near Abraham Lake where the…
Explore the Region From Wildhorse Creek
The meeting locations for tours offered by Rockies Heli Canada, McKenzie’s Trails West, Banff Canyoning and Girth Hitch Guiding are less than 20 minutes away along the David Thompson Highway.
Popular hikes in the area include Siffleur Falls, Tuff Puff Ridge and Thompson Creek Falls.
Nearby Services
You’ll find a restaurant, gas station, basic supplies and gift shops at The Crossing Resort, 15 minutes away, and David Thompson Resort, 20 minutes away.
Nordegg is only 50 minutes away where you’ll find gas stations, basic supplies, restaurants and shops. An RV sani-dump is available at the Nordegg Lodge.
Getting Here
The camping area is located on Highway 11, 75 km west of Nordegg and 20 km east of Saskatchewan River Crossing.
