Recreation sites

Cardinal River Campground

General Information

21 Campsites
2 Toilets
0 Picnic Sites
Reservation recommended

Amenities

  • 21 Sites
  • 1 Wood bin
  • 2 Outhouses
  • Garbage
  • Signage
  • OHV use

Information

West Fraser built the campground on the Nakota Sioux Nation’s Cardinal River reserve to strengthen relations and discourage random camping on the land. The campground offers beautiful views of mountains and meadows and allows ATV/OHV use. Sites can be reserved and there are some first-come, first-serve sites available.

How to Get Here

There are different ways to get to the Cardinal River Campground. 

From Hinton, take the Robb Haul Road; then at kilometre marker 33, turn right onto Pembina River Road. At approximately kilometre marker 98, turn right onto the Cardinal River Road (Grave Flats). The campground is in approximately 8 km, then turn left. 

From Edson, take Highway 16 to Highway 47 for around 100 km (which turns into Highway 734). Turn right onto the Cardinal River Road; the campground is about 40 km away. The legal location is (52.8807, -117.02271).

The map above shows approximately where the campground is located.

Fees

$20/night. $185/night Group Rate. $10 reservation fee.

* Fees, reservation requirements and other campground details are subject to change.

Contact

For Information please e-mail: sharon@fcda.ca

Reserve contact: Fox Creek Development at 780-865-2154