Advisories and Closures ()
Effective Date: January 26, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Dickson Point Campground
Details: Please be advised that a construction project will be occurring at Dickson Point in January 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on January 26th and we anticipate that the closure will be in place until mid March.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
This scenic area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Enjoy camping, beaches, fishing, boating and more. Scattered around the reservoir you will find three popular first come first served campgrounds offering basic campsites with easy water access, non-potable water is available from hand pumps, firewood is not available. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and bring their own drinking water, and firewood. Three diverse day use areas situated on both the reservoir and the Red Deer River provide opportunities for picnicking. For large groups there are three reservable group camping areas. Great fishing is available at the Dickson Trout pond or along the river. Boat launches are available at the Cottonwood day use, South Dyke and Dickson Point Campgrounds.
Note: Water levels fluctuate on the reservoir throughout the year, and boat launches are not functional until early summer.
Beach
Camping
Fishing
Swimming
Geocaching
Canoeing/Kayaking
Power Boating
Sailing
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing