Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
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Waiparous Creek Group Use Area is located 13 km west of Cochrane on Hwy. 1A and 36 km north on Hwy. 40. Surrounded by pine forests, rolling ridges, and the gentle sounds of running water, Waiparous Creek Group Camp offers an ideal mix of backcountry charm and group-friendly features, set in a quiet valley with easy access to nearby trails, creeks, and viewpoints. The site is large and private, designed for tents and RVs. Campers can enjoy picnic tables, a large group firepit, vault toilets, and a cook shelter with a wood burning stove. Enjoy fishing and hiking, as well as OHV trails nearby. Registered campers may off-load and travel to OHV trails from their campsites.
Firepits
Firewood Available
Shelter - Picnic
Pit/Vault Toilets
Water - Pump
Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.
Fishing
Hiking - Front Country
OHV Riding (Off-site)