Alberta Parks · Alberta
Tay River Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 32
- Hookups
- 32 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 8
- Cost
- Unserviced $28 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,901 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
About
Just 16 km southwest of Caroline on Highway 591, the Tay River Campground is the perfect spot to escape and enjoy nature. The park offers 20 unserviced campsites suitable for both RVs and tents, that are available on a first come, first served basis. Most sites are in an open, grassy field, with a few choice sites by the river.
While campers may take advantage of the proximity to off-highway vehicle (OHV) and equestrian trails, off-loading or operating OHVs inside the park is strictly prohibited. OHVs must remain on trailers until they reach the nearby trail systems and staging areas. Horses are not permitted within the park boundaries.
Second units, where permitted, are payable on-site by cash or cheque. Please contact Rocky Mountain House at 403-845-8349 to confirm if a second unit can be on the site.
This is an unserviced campground.
Firewood: Firewood is not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to bring or buy firewood locally to burn on site.
Water: Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 14° | -35° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 8° | -25° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 19° | -23° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 27° | 10° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 36° | 26° | 78° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 45° | 39° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 51° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 50° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 44° | 27° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 34° | -1° | 73° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 26° | -6° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 13° | -27° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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