The Adventurer’s Guide to Camping in the Brooks Region

Start mapping out the best camping spots to spend your summer. Just two hours east of Calgary, Brooks Region and Lake Newell are ready for you to explore.

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park

Camp right beside the largest and warmest manmade lake in Alberta! Kinbrook Island is located right beside beautiful Lake Newell, perfect for any family who is looking to breathe in some fresh air and explore the outdoors. Dig your toes in the sand, or make a splash in the water – this lake is your playground. Make memories canoeing/kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, birding, sailing and much more.

Chief Crowfoot Tipi Village at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime, with a Chief Crowfoot Tipi stay. Get a firsthand glimpse of the incredible history and culture of the First Nations peoples as you spend the night in a traditional Tipi on the Canadian prairies. Campers have full access to all of Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park’s amenities including tours, the gallery, library and dance performances.

Dinosaur Provincial Park

The Badlands are waiting for you to discover authentic dinosaur digs, camping under the stars, fossils, unique wildlife and so much more. Live the life of a palaeontologist and camp in canvas wall tents, or keep your experience on the traditional side with both power and non-power campsites.

Tillebrook Provincial Park Campground

Your quiet oasis awaits at Tillebrook Provincial Park. Surrounded by prairie grasslands, this campground is your unique getaway for a relaxing and peaceful escape from the city. Enjoy camping and hiking within the park, plus take a day trip down to Dinosaur Provincial Park or Kinbrook Island for exciting day excursions.