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Dinosaur Provincial Park

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Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, Alberta and is approximately a two hour drive from the Town of Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. See Driving Instructions.

Dinosaur Day Use

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Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Where: Dinosaur Provincial Park

Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be conducting geotechnical investigations at various locations throughout Dinosaur Provincial Park between October 5 and 7, 2026. A crew will be on site beginning October 5, 2026. Road shoulder closures and parking area closures with minimal impact will be in effect while a geotechnical drilling crew and heavy equipment are operating within the park. The temporary closures are necessary to:
  • Protect public safety while crews and heavy equipment are active in the area.
  • Allow geotechnical investigations to proceed safely and efficiently, minimizing the overall duration of closures.

Effective Date: November 17, 2025 - Until Further Notice

Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park , Dinosaur Wall Tent ComfortCamping

Details: Campsite numbers at Dinosaur Campground have changed for the 2025/2026 reservable camping season. Please double check the campground maps on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca to confirm you are booking your preferred site.

Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Day Use , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park

Details: Please be advised that the water will be shut off in the park on October 5 for the season. The shower building will remain open with limited hours and the dump station will be available as well, as weather permits.

Information: 403-378-4342
Season: Year-round
Directions

Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, Alberta and is NOT located at Drumheller. It takes at least two hours to drive to the Town of Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. See Driving Instructions

Amenities

  • 12 picnic sites on east side of concession building beside John Ware Cabin, across road from river
  • 2 fire pits and some picnic tables closer to the Red Deer River, between the Comfort Camping tents and the Deadlodge Canyon Amphitheatre
  • Flush toilets, coin-operated showers and laundromat within walking distance at concession building (seasonal)
  • NOTE: In fall and winter, day use visitors are welcome to use the campground fire pits and picnic tables.
  • No fee for day use/picnic area

Maps & Guides

  • Campground and Trail Map Dinosaur PP, Map, Prairie Trail, Coulee Viewpoint Trail, Badlands Trail, Trail of the Fossil Hunters, Cottonwood Flats Trail, Comfort Camping, Wall Tent -- 8d14baa3-fdb0-44dc-b249-6e6f134a06a4 True
  • Dinosaur Checklist Dinosaur PP, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Include -- 8d14baa3-fdb0-44dc-b249-6e6f134a06a4 True
  • Flora Checklist Dinosaur PP, Include -- 8d14baa3-fdb0-44dc-b249-6e6f134a06a4 True
  • Trail Guide and Map Dinosaur PP, Campground, Prairie Trail, Badlands Trail, Trail of the Fossil Hunters, Cottonwood Flats Trail -- 8d14baa3-fdb0-44dc-b249-6e6f134a06a4 True
Updated: May 12, 2026
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