Scenic Views · Fishing · Camping & Hiking · Alberta
The Brazeau Reservoir in the foothills southwest of Drayton Valley, with a sandy beach, boat launch, campground and fishing for northern pike and trout. Water levels fluctuate, which affects the beach.
The Brazeau Dam holds back a large reservoir in the foothills about 60 km southwest of Drayton Valley. Reviewers describe clean, cold water, a sandy beach with some rocks and scenery one visitor called as close to the mountains as you get without being in them. Ospreys, herons and swallows nest around the shore.
Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area has three campground loops, from treed unserviced sites to a powered gravel loop, plus group areas and a day-use beach. Campers describe clean washrooms, lots of picnic tables and a quiet, birdsong-filled atmosphere. A boat launch sits next to the day-use area.
Alberta Parks lists fishing, power boating, sailing, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers mainly target northern pike and rainbow trout, and a local mentions Crown land camping and fishing on the far side. On hot days families come to swim.
This is an operating reservoir, so water levels change a lot. When they drop the beach shrinks, and floating debris and exposed deadheads can be a hazard for boaters. The drive in is long, so bring supplies, and follow aquatic invasive species rules for your boat.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 162 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
