Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Cottonwood Campground

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Low Water Levels - Low Water Levels - Oldman Dam Boat Launches

    Effective Date: October 27, 2025 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Island View Day Use , North Fork Campground , Oldman Dam PRA , Windy Point Campground , North Fork Boat Launches

    Details: Low water levels are being experienced all around the Oldman Reservoir. This is impacting the ability to launch boats. Water levels are below the boat launch pads in many locations making it not suitable to launch or load boats.   

Cottonwood Campground is in Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area, 13 km north of Pincher Creek on Hwy. 785. Sites are suitable for RVs and tents, with unserviced and powered options. Camp alongside the Oldman River beneath the shade of cottonwood trees. Nearby Oldman River Reservoir is a popular spot for all kinds of water sports. Constant breezes make it an ideal place for sailing and wind surfing.

Camping

Season: Jun 19 - Sep 29
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 52 - $28 Jun 19 - Sep 29 Seasonal Closure
Power 27 15 $36 Jun 19 - Sep 29 Seasonal Closure

All campsites are 100% reserveable

Shower facilities are available in Castleview Campground.

When camping in a powered site:

  • Use 1-2 electrical appliances maximum at the same time. When campers lose power, it's usually because too much electricity is being used at once.
  • Do not use adapters to draw power from a 15 amp for an RV with a 30 amp plug.
  • Have a backup plan. Use other methods to cook, stay cool and keep entertained.

Remember, conserving electricity and timing when you use your electricity in a campsite will ensure you can stay powered. Get more information about using power sites.

Amenities


Bookings Open
March 21

Firewood

Firewood alert! Firewood not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to buy firewood locally, burn on site, never bring home.

Water

Pending weather, normal water service is available by the May long weekend. To support water conservation and as a backup measure, campers are encouraged to bring a supply of drinking water.

Shower facilities are available in Castleview Campground, which is located on the north side of the river.

Sewage

A sewage disposal station is located in Castleview Campground (on the north side of the river).


Updated: Nov 24, 2025