Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Officially named Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area, this park supports a variety of outdoor recreation activities, as well as grazing and Indigenous and seasonal hunting.

 

 


Running Dog Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use

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Information: 780-922-3293
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This site is available for day use on a first come, first served basis. Backcountry shelters feature a wood burning stove, picnic tables, firepits, and vault toilets.

Overnight camping is reserved for educational and youth groups by permit only. To submit an application for a permit, visit the Special Events and Weddings webpage.

Group Use

Year-Round
Site Type Max Units Extra Unit Power Sites Power Rate Rate/Night Units Reservations
Group Camping $ - - $ 60 Call the Park
Group Day Use - - - - $

This site is available for overnight camping and day use for educational youth groups by permit only.

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Amenities

Phone Reservations
780-922-3293
Water

Please bring your own water. Water from the tank is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.



    Maps & Guides

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Updated: Apr 15, 2026