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.
Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, Alberta and is approximately a two hour drive from the Town of Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. See Driving Instructions.
Effective Date: October 5, 2026
Where: Dinosaur Provincial Park
Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be conducting geotechnical investigations at various locations throughout Dinosaur Provincial Park between October 5 and 7, 2026. A crew will be on site beginning October 5, 2026. Road shoulder closures and parking area closures with minimal impact will be in effect while a geotechnical drilling crew and heavy equipment are operating within the park. The temporary closures are necessary to:
Effective Date: November 17, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park , Dinosaur Wall Tent ComfortCamping
Details: Campsite numbers at Dinosaur Campground have changed for the 2025/2026 reservable camping season. Please double check the campground maps on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca to confirm you are booking your preferred site.
Effective Date: October 5, 2026
Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Day Use , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park
Details: Please be advised that the water will be shut off in the park on October 5 for the season. The shower building will remain open with limited hours and the dump station will be available as well, as weather permits.
This trail climbs several metres to a ridge viewpoint with spectacular views of Little Sandhill Coulee. The return leg of the trail winds through a section with deeply carved rills, pipes and tunnels. Coulee Viewpoint is a fair weather trail only. Rock surfaces can become very slippery when wet. Due to the sharp drop-offs near the viewpoint, children should be supervised by adults.
