Big Knife Campground

Alberta

Alberta

About this campsite

Big Knife Campground in Alberta offers 51 first-come, first-served sites near Battle River badlands with trails, wildlife viewing, and paddling opportunities.

Big Knife Campground in Big Knife Provincial Park offers 40 unserviced sites and 11 walk-in tenting sites in a parkland setting along the Battle River. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs, with a mix of open and treed sites. Operating from mid-May through September, all sites are first-come, first-served at $30 per night. The park features views of Battle River badlands and provides access to trails including the River Flats Trail. Visitors can explore diverse ecosystems, watch for wildlife and birds, or paddle along the river.

Location

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Common questions about Big Knife Campground

Is Big Knife Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Big Knife Campground 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 Big Knife Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Big Knife Campground, 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.

Where is Big Knife Campground?

Big Knife Campground 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.

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