Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area is scheduled to open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area is located 90 km South of Grande Prairie on Highway 40.

Rural Address: 4372 Kakwa River Road

Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area is maintained by Greenview. It includes 7 non-serviced campsites with fire pits and picnic tables on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kakwa has garbage/recycle containment, an outhouse, and a small parking area.  Kakwa has a non-potable water pump available on site.

A beautiful area for fishing, hiking, and horseback trails.

There is a camping fee of $25.00 per night (per unit) with first-come, first-serve registration (cash/cheque payment options only with registration box onsite).

Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area will be accessible to the public on a seasonal basis, typically prior to the May Long Weekend until Thanksgiving, dependant on the weather.

Notes: 

  • Be Bear Smart
  • Please use the dog waste bags provided. Remember to stoop and scoop.

Campsite/Day Use Regulations

  • No customers shall interfere with the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of a Park by others
  • Day-use hours are from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
  • Dogs are to be kept on a leash or otherwise controlled at all times
  • The consumption of liquor is prohibited outside of registered campsites
  • No fireworks
  • Sites must be kept clean