Preacher's Point Staging Area - Abraham Lake (Bighorn PLUZ)
The spot
About this campsite
Preacher's Point is situated at the southern tip of Abraham Lake along the David Thompson Highway (Hwy 11), approximately 60 km west of Nordegg and 30 km east of Saskatchewan River Crossing. It serves as a primary gateway to the Bighorn Backcountry and Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve.
This free-flowing river delta turns into a striking turquoise reservoir by late summer. The staging node offers flat, gravel shoreline camping suitable for everything from rooftop tent overland rigs to large travel trailers, with panoramic views of Mount Michener and Elliott Peak.
Camping is governed by the Alberta Public Land Camping Pass ($30/year per adult). Primitive vault toilets and bear lockers are provided. Motorized driving on the exposed lakebed is strictly prohibited from April 30 to December 1.
What makes it worth the drive
- Turquoise glacial lakefront
- Winter frozen methane bubbles
- Paddling & SUP access
- Panoramic alpine backdrop
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$0.00 CAD (Public Land Camping Pass required: $30/yr or $20/3-day per adult)
Season
Year-round
Elevation
1,320 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
Bear-resistant food stor…
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Informational kiosks
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Primitive shore fire rin…
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Community reviews
Aug 2026
Hands down one of the most stunning camping spots in Canada. Camping right on the shore of Abraham Lake with zero light pollution.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Preacher's Point Staging Area - Abraham Lake (Bighorn PLUZ) is unreliable.
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