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Highwood Provincial Recreation Area, AB

Description

Located at the eastern edge of Kananaskis and accessed from Highway 541, the Highwood Provincial Recreation Area provides access to the Highwood ...[more]
Status: Open through Sun Oct 13 2024   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

Located at the eastern edge of Kananaskis and accessed from Highway 541, the Highwood Provincial Recreation Area provides access to the Highwood River. The PRA includes the Highwood River Day Use Area for fishing and picnicking, and the Highwood Group Camping Area, which can be reserved by groups for overnight camping.


For more information, visit Park Webpage.

Booking Window
Tue May 21 2024 - Sat Nov 16 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 180 Day(s) in advance.

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  • Group Camping

  • Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Baseball/Softball Fld
    • Fire Pits
    • Firewood
    • Fishing
    • Geocaching
    • Group Camping
    • Pit/Vault toilets
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Special Policy Applicable to this Park

    Rates do not reflect taxes (GST), discounts, amenity fees (such as power hookups or water hookups) or incremental charges.

    Cancellations/Refunds
  • Change and cancellation penalties are based on the type of site reserved and are outlined under Fees and Policies
  • Camping fee refunds are applied to the card used for the original transaction.
  • Before you head out, check Advisories for any notices that might affect your reservation. As camping conditions are highly variable, the reservation fee and change fees are non-refundable except in the event of a closure.

  • It is important to review the Rules so you are aware of Alberta Parks refund policies concerning the following:
  • Changing a Reservation
  • Cancelling a Reservation
  • Late Arrival/No Show
  • Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    50.4003, -114.53268
    50°24'1"N, 114°31'58"W

    37 km southwest of Longview on Hwy. 541

    There is an annual road closure on Highway 40, over the Highwood Pass, from December 1 to June 15 every year. During this time frame the park and group camping area can only be accessed from the south side, via Longview and Highways 22 & 541.


    Please check Albertaparks.ca for road closure information.

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Highwood Provincial Recreation Area
    Alberta Parks Headquarters, 9th Flr, 9820-106 St NW
    Edmonton,  AB  T5K 2J6
    Phone Number:
    Information:  1-877-537-2757

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