Alderson Lake

Alberta

Alderson Lake

Alberta

About this campsite

Alderson Lake backcountry campground in Waterton Lakes National Park, AB. Parks Canada site with tent pads, outhouses, and food storage. Permit required.

Alderson Lake is a backcountry campground in Waterton Lakes National Park managed by Parks Canada. Located beneath the cliffs of Mount Alderson, the site provides backcountry camping with outhouses, tent pads, food storage bins, and picnic tables. Campfires are not permitted at this location. Reservations are available through Parks Canada, and a valid backcountry camping permit is required. The campground offers opportunities to experience the wilderness of Waterton's backcountry. Contact Parks Canada directly for current permit requirements, fees, and seasonal availability.

Location

Alderson Lake•AB

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Common questions about Alderson Lake

Is Alderson Lake free to camp at?

Yes. Alderson Lake in AB is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Alderson Lake online?

We hold no online booking link for Alderson Lake, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Alderson Lake?

Alderson Lake sits in AB. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.