Dinosaur Campground
Photo: Hirgax, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A full-service campground in a green valley by the Red Deer River, in the middle of the badlands of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are unserviced, powered and pull-through sites, showers, laundry and a concession. Guided fossil tours leave from the park.
Family-friendlyHikingPaddling/BoatingWinter campingBig-rig friendly
Nearby: “Explore the beautiful, unique landscape on foot, take a guided tour... Amenities: Guided Hiking” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Enjoy a show at the amphitheatre.” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “Explore the beautiful, unique landscape on foot, take a guided tour... Amenities: Guided Hiking” Alberta Parks page
- Paddling/Boating: “Canoe Access in the Red Deer River Corridor” Alberta Parks page
- Winter camping: “Season: Year-round” Alberta Parks page
- Big-rig friendly: “Unserviced, powered and pull-through options.” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $35 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
|---|---|
| Power | $39.00 |
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Dinosaur Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Alberta Parks (Government of Alberta) |
| Location | 48 km north-east of Brooks off Hwy 876, in the Red Deer River valley. |
| Season | Year-round (reservable/serviced season: Year-Round) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power Unserviced: 25 sites; Power: 86 sites (15/30 amp as listed) |
| RV length | Pull-through sites available per official page; no maximum length published. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Amphitheatre, Bus Tours, Fast Food Concession, Firepits, Firewood Sold, Gift Shop, Guided Hiking, Hand Launch, Interpretive Viewpoint, Laundry, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Shelter - Cook, Water - Tap |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Dinosaur Provincial Park.
