Spray Lakes West Campground
Photo: Khoshhat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A rustic, first-come, first-served campground strung along the shore of the Spray Lakes Reservoir. Sites are unserviced with pit toilets and hand pumps, but the lake and mountain views are excellent. Good for self-contained RVs that don't mind a gravel road.
HikingFishingLake/BeachPaddling/BoatingBikingWildlife viewing
Nearby: “Here you can enjoy hiking trails, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Hiking: “Here you can enjoy hiking trails, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.” Alberta Parks page
- Fishing: “Hiking trails, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.” Alberta Parks page
- Lake/Beach: “On the shores of the Spray Lakes Reservoir... many of which are very close to the lake.” Alberta Parks page
- Paddling/Boating: “Hiking trails, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.” Alberta Parks page
- Biking: “Food lockers, a bike tool maintenance stand, and bike racks are available to cyclists.” Alberta Parks page
- Wildlife viewing: “Hiking trails, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $31 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
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Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Spray Valley Provincial Park |
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| Operator | Cedar & Spruce Campgrounds (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | 16 km south of Canmore on the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Lakes Trail (Hwy 742), along the Spray Lakes Reservoir. |
| Season | May 14 - Sep 13 (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced Unserviced: 63 sites |
| RV length | No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking. Access is via a gravel road. |
| Showers | No |
| Sani-dump | No |
| Flush toilets | No |
| Other amenities | Firepits, First-Come, First-Served, Hand Launch, Pit/Vault Toilets, Secure Food Storage, Water - Pump |
| Reservations | First come, first served (no reservations) Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Kananaskis Country.
