- Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
The best camping in Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, AB
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Lauren
October 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With kids
Lovely location, just close enough to Drumheller and the museum but far enough for some unplugged fun. Very easy to communicate with the hosts and wonderful little set up!
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Marina
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With kids
LOVED THIS! It was so private and beautiful. We had a fantastic, unplugged weekend in a gorgeous setting. At night the only sounds were the coyotes and the owls. I would totally book this spot again.
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Debbie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot. Clean outhouse, wood platform and picnic table. Private. Better than most campgrounds!
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Stephanie
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Gorgeous views from tent pad and amazing stars at night. My daughter loved meeting Peanut the ostrich and emus. Thanks!
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Stephanie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
I had a great 2 nights here, it was very hot but there's a little trail down to the river where you have your own private spot! Beautiful area, quiet campsite and clean outhouse. Close to Drumheller for all the tourist attractions. Amazing sunsets at camp! We saw a deer, 2 bunnies, a squirrel and many birds. Host was very nice and hospitable. Definitely will return.
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Cat
August 2025
Tent
Wonderful location! The birds were fantastic and unique neighbours for the night. The hosts were lovely, too.
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Ashleigh
August 2025
15 ft campervan
This site was about amazing!! Great views, huge private site and so peaceful. I would absolutely recommend to a traveller going through. Just wonderful!!!!
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Katie
August 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Beautiful location. Very private. Wonderful views from the campsite. Very clean and well kept.
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Anne
August 2025
19 ft Class A
With kids
Lovely place with a very nice trip from Drumheller to the site. Great for sunset, some s'mores and watching the stars.
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Lunatic
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our stay!!❤️
The camping place was massive and very clean, indeed many tent campers can fit or bigger trailers has tons of room.
It's included fire pit, picnic table, and deck. No water and garbage bin.
So bring your own water and please take your garbage away.
The washroom was cleanest washroom for an outhouse toilet, and we are avid campers saw many in our lives!!
Easy access to river, although the river is a bit too high to swim or access to it.
We saw chipmunk, baby rabbit, gopher, nut hatches, bats, many variety of birds!! This place is heaven for bird watchers!!!
Heard the song dogs ( coyotes and longhorn owl at night)
Highlite was watching the stars from the deck at night!
The host couple Michelle and Trace were very welcoming.
Extremly friendly and supportive!
Loved the tips where to hike and explore!! We are looking dates to visit again!!
Highly Recommended!!!
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Gwen
August 2025
Tent
Super nice hosts. Michael & Bonnie were so gracious & welcoming. It was so relaxing & peaceful. Thank you for a lovely evening. And thank you for the peas. They are delicious 🙂
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Annie
August 2025
Tent
Great hidden camp site, very nice for a weekend getaway and secluded.
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Ashleigh
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful property! We were greeted by Tracey, who showed us to our spot and shared some great recommendations for the area. He even gave us a fossil to take home for our son, which was such a thoughtful gesture.
The property itself is quiet and relaxing—the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Be sure to check out the nearby Orkney Viewpoint; it’s stunning!
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Manon
August 2025
19 ft campervan
Our host welcomed us very slowly despite our delay. The decor was fantastic and directions very clear.
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Kim
August 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Michelle and Trace's river side camp is nothing short of spectacular. Spacious, private, and comfortable with incredible views. Our hosts were very welcoming and shared great information about the area. Would love to stay again next time we're in Drumheller! Take the free Bleriot Ferry and drive along the other side of the river on your way out.
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Susan
August 2025
29 ft travel trailer
Peaceful escape to the country where you can pick fruit, watch bats, have a drink and lunch at the cafe, peruse the store, grab ice cream, participate in their brisket dinner, pizza night, or pancake breakfast. Or just walk around the property admiring the flowers, watching ground squirrels, woodpeckers, bluebirds, and golden finches. Staff of the orchard are friendly and owner Dave is knowledgeable and happy to share his wisdom. They book land on a few different apps so you may have neighbours but it’s still secluded.
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alayna
August 2025
Tent
It was a really nice place to camp nice and quiet and peaceful, really pretty site of the badlands.
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Wil
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Bonnie and Michael are such an amazing host! They are very accommodating and patient with us. We really enjoyed our stay in their property. It’s very peaceful and we felt very safe at night. They are nice enough to let us feed the emus in the morning. Highly recommend this place and please do respect the place and host when you came visit so we don’t lose a gem like this.
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Enora
July 2025
Tent
Great campsite in a peaceful area, less than a ten minutes drive from drumheller. The hosts are really sweet and showed us their birds (ostrich and emus). The surroundings are beautiful and you also have horses as neighbours.
Would totally recommend this place !
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Judith
July 2025
Tent
We really enjoyed the lovely private space for our tent at this hipcamp.The platform was really a bonus as well. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They graciously cleared the pathway to the river so we could access it. We did not enter the river as the heavy rains made it quite muddy when we were there. The outhouse was very clean. We really love listening to and enjoying beautiful song birds living in the area as well. Please note that this hipcamp has no access to potable/drinking water and the nearby recreation camp ground water pump was either dried up or turned off...anyways no water so bring your own. Also bring mosquito repellent as they can be a bit of a nuisance. Thank you hosts for providing us with a quiet and peaceful space.
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The best camping in Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, AB guide
Overview
About
Embark on an adventure at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, where the untamed landscape beckons. With no campgrounds to speak of, this day-use only park invites you to explore its informal trails, marvel at over 150 species of birds, and launch a hand boat into the Red Deer river. Picnic sites with firepits await those who venture here, offering a perfect spot to reflect on the day's discoveries.
When to go
The ideal time to visit Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park is between May 1 and October 30. Outside of these months, the main access gate closes, limiting entry. The park's roads and trails can become treacherous when wet, so plan your trip during dry weather for the safest and most enjoyable experience.
Know before you go
- Day use area is open daily from 7am until 11pm during the operating season.
- Bring your own water as none is available on-site.
- Be cautious of slippery conditions due to bentonite in the soil, especially after rain.
- Access to the park's viewpoint is available even when the main gate is closed in mid-October.
- For any inquiries, contact the park at 1-877-537-2757 or 403-575-7857 during the summer.
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