Dinosaur Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Dinosaur Provincial Park is world-famous for its dense concentration of dinosaur fossils. Located along the Red Deer River, the campground is shaded by mature cottonwood trees amidst a striking badlands landscape.
Visitors can join guided palaeontological bus tours, explore fossil display housings along public loops, or hike the Badlands Trail to take in panoramic vistas of ancient geological strata.
Facilities include powered and unserviced campsites, luxury comfort camping tents, hot showers, and an interactive visitor centre showcasing authentic fossil specimens.
What makes it worth the drive
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Palaeontological tours
- Badlands hiking trails
- Cottonwood-shaded sites
- Fossil display housings
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
Year-round (reduced services in off-season)
Elevation
670 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Available
Concession & Visitor Cen…
On site
Comfort Camping
On site
Community reviews
Jun 2025
Camping here feels like stepping onto another planet. Sunset views over the badlands and fossil tours are top notch.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Dinosaur Campground is unreliable.
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