Rochon Sands Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Rochon Sands Provincial Park sits on a narrow peninsula extending into Buffalo Lake, one of Central Alberta's largest natural bodies of water.
Offering unserviced and power sites amidst mature poplar canopy, the campground provides immediate access to long sandy beaches and gentle, warm swimming waters.
Extremely popular for boating, sailing, canoeing, and disc golf, the park is managed by the Summer Village of Rochon Sands.
What makes it worth the drive
- Buffalo Lake sand beach
- Warm shallow swimming
- Boat launch
- Disc golf course
- Windsurfing & sailing
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$32.00 - $40.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
780 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Available
Playground
On site
Sandy beach
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Great beach for young kids and warm water. Clean outhouses and nice tree-covered sites right by Buffalo Lake.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Rochon Sands Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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