Dunvegan Provincial Park & Historic Dunvegan
One of Alberta's earliest fur trade posts, in the Peace River valley.
About Dunvegan Provincial Park & Historic Dunvegan
Where Highway 2 crosses the Peace River, the park combines a riverside campground with a historic site of restored buildings and seasonal interpreters, below the dramatic river valley and Alberta's longest vehicle suspension bridge.
A brief history
Fort Dunvegan was built in 1805 by Archibald Norman McLeod and named after his family's ancestral home, Dunvegan Castle in Scotland. It was one of Alberta's earliest fur trade posts and missionary centres. In 1960 the river ferry was replaced by a large suspension bridge.
RV tips
- The campground has electrical sites. Check Alberta Parks for booking.
- Steep grades descend into the Peace River valley on both sides, so use lower gears.
- Between Rycroft and Fairview, a good stop on a Peace Country loop.
Before you go: Hours, road conditions, campground availability, passes and fire bans change. Check the official source below, 511 Alberta and Alberta Fire Bans before you travel. National parks need a Parks Canada pass, and Kananaskis needs a Conservation Pass.
Campgrounds
See Alberta campgrounds in this region for typical costs, hookups and booking links.
Sources & more information
Related trip planning: Alberta RV routes · Pre-trip checklist · Crown land camping