Ghost Area Campgrounds

A jaw dropping amphitheater of smooth cliffs provides countless rock and ice climbing opportunities. Large multi-pitch routes and unique ice climbs encompass the area. Several hiking trails will let you get up on top of the amphitheater without a rope and there is some limited mountainbiking as well as OHV trails. This magical area is steeped in first nations history and you can easily drift back in time, reading some of the many tales about the great battles that were fought.

If you plan on having a fire, please check Alberta Fire Bans, to see if there are any restrictions first.

For more info on the areas click these links: Alberta Parks - Ghost River Wilderness Area
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Ghost Public Land Use Zone
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Burnt Timber

Located on Timber Creek
  • Fire Pits, Vault Toilets, Firewood Available, Water Pump
  • 30 Camping Sites
  • Open Early May - Mid September
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website


To Get Here: Take HWY 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) north from HWY 1A, just east of Ghost Lake. Continue north for 65km to the campground.

Fallen Timber South

  • Fire Pits, Picnic Shelters, Vault Toilets, Showers, Firewood Sold, Water Pump
  • 34 Camping Sites up to 9. 1m RV
  • Open Early May - Mid October
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website


To Get Here: Take HWY 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) north from HWY 1A, just east of Ghost Lake. Continue north for 40km to the campground.

Ghost Airstrip


North Ghost (Main Camp)
  • Fire Pits, Picnic Shelters, Vault Toilets, Firewood Available, Water Pump
  • 173 Camping Sites
  • Open Early May - Mid October
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website

North Ghost (Group Campground)
  • Fire Pits, Picnic Shelters, Vault Toilets, Cook Shelter, Firewood Available, Water Pump
  • 35 Camping Sites
  • Open Early May - Mid October
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website

Ghost Airstrip (Group Campground)
  • Fire Pits, Picnic Shelters, Vault Toilets, Loading Ramp, Cook Shelter, Firewood Available, Water Pump
  • 50 Camping Sites
  • Open Early May - Mid October
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website
  • Campground Diagram




To Get Here: Take HWY 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) north from HWY 1A, just east of Ghost Lake. Continue north for 40km to the campground.

Waiparous Creek

  • Fire Pits, Information Kiosk, Picnic Shelters, Vault Toilets, Firewood Available, Water Pump
  • 56 Camping Sites
  • Open Early May  - Late October
  • Reservations Available
  • 403-637-2198
  • Website


To Get Here: Take HWY 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) north from HWY 1A, just east of Ghost Lake. Continue north for 37km to the campground.

Ghost River

  • Unofficial backcountry sites only with no services
  • Numerous sites found alongside the dirt road off HWY 40, as well as in the gravel flats past the "Big Hill"
  • There are restrictions to river crossings in this area, so check with the SRD for current access or risk a significant fine.
  • Leave no trace or risk this area being closed to any camping


To Get Here: Take HWY 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) north from HWY 1A, just east of Ghost Lake. Continue for 21.4km until Richards Road joins HWY 40. Continue North on HWY 40 for another 200m to a dirt road on your left. Cross a cattle guard gate and pass a sign board on your right. Continue for another 16km sticking to the main road, until you come to the "Big Hill". This hill is loose, so unless you have a four wheel drive or you want to chance not getting back up, this is the end of the road.

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