Dry Island Buffalo Jump Day Use

The Park’s Day Use Area is on the banks of the Red Deer River. It is an ideal location to enjoy a picnic at the provided tables and firepits, or use it as a starting point for adventures in the badlands. The hand boat launch provides access to paddlers, who can start a short or multiday trip from here. Hike on informal trails that wind through the coulees and native grasslands and take note of the sensitive plants that grow along the way.

The Day Use Area is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. during the operating season, which generally extends from Mid-May to Mid-October, depending on weather conditions.

Water is not available. Visitors are reminded to bring their own water.

Due to the high content of bentonite, a clay-like material, roads and trails in the park are very slippery when wet. Motor vehicle travelers are cautioned not to descend the hill even after the slightest amount of rain, and to leave the valley if there is a chance of rain.