Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Alberta
A river valley provincial park near Entwistle, AB, about an hour from Edmonton, popular for floating, swimming and camping on affordable powered sites; showers are pricey and bugs can be heavy.
Pembina River Provincial Park follows the river through a wooded valley, and it draws both day-trippers and campers. Visitors mention a nice beach and swimming, walks along the river and trails through the park. One spring visitor watched a huge slab of ice break away and grind downriver during breakup.
Campsites are a good size, with power, a picnic table and a fire pit, but no water or sewer at the site. Drinking water and toilets are close by, and there's a dump station on the way out. Washrooms are described as clean, firewood is available and staff get warm praise. One camper found the showers a walk away and expensive for a ten-minute wash.
It's a family favourite for floating the river, and there are a couple of playgrounds plus group camping and day-camping areas. The outdoor pool in Entwistle is a few minutes' drive away for younger kids. Sites nearest the water are fairly open, while those further in have more trees.
When the river runs high and fast, it isn't safe for kids to play freely, so check conditions. Bugs can be brutal in some summers, and the riverside sites don't offer much seclusion.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 865 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Pembina River Provincial Park directly.
