James-Wilson Campground & James River Node
The spot
About this campsite
James-Wilson PRA is located 40 km west of Sundre along the unpaved Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy 734), managed in partnership with Friends of the Eastern Slopes.
Featuring 17 unserviced first-come, first-served campsites tucked into pine and spruce woods between James River and Wilson Creek, it is a favorite for dual-sport and overland rigs.
Includes a historic stone cook shelter fireplace, trout fishing access in James River, and immediate connections to Bighorn PLUZ backcountry trails.
What makes it worth the drive
- Forestry Trunk Road overland route
- James River fly fishing
- Stone fireplace cook shelter
- OHV trail network access
- First-come first-served
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$22.00 - $31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
1,180 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Cook shelter with rock f…
On site
Primitive fire pits
On site
OHV access permitted on …
On site
Community reviews
Jun 2026
Quiet, rustic, and scenic. The stone fireplace in the cook shelter is awesome, and sleeping by the James River was pure relaxation.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around James-Wilson Campground & James River Node is unreliable.
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