Severn Dam Reservoir | Established Campground

January 24th, 2024 by Mr Doubtfire

There were 3 trailers staying there this winter. And before the snow started to come it was OK to stay there all winter. But now everyone has to leave there. There is no longer camping there . It is just day use only! So I guess there no point in anyone going there to stay a night or 2. I guess the SNOWBIRDS/ Regular people won't like this. And I myself helped the county by removing an abandoned trailer that was left behind. And cleaned the whole area where it was located. And this is the thanks I get!!! I suggest people should BOYCOTT THIS PLACE! SEVERNS DAM WHEATLAND COUNTY!

September 11th, 2023 by josaclier

Great spot. To be alone and quiet go on left dam side, for bigs rigs and locals party go on right side ! Many choices , Many Moods !
A lot of space all around the lake, pit fire, garbage and austere pit toilet. Be careful water lake is no drinkable/swimmable because toxic seaweed (signs at the entrance)

July 4th, 2023 by Clementine

Very calm and sweet free camping spot with a lot of tables and fire pits. Even if there was a whole bunch of locals camping, there was still a lot of room. Pit toilets not in excellent condition but ok.

April 26th, 2023 by travel2u.de

East shore occupied by about 6 campers, obviously permanent residents. Strange atmosphere, we didn’t stay.

July 27th, 2022 by hayleykeir

We parked on the far side of the dam and unfortunately had trouble with someone who we assume was homeless, felt unsafe and left. I am thinking this was just unlucky. Would have felt safer on the other side where there are a number of RVs. Other than this it was a great spot with picnic tables and a lovely view

June 25th, 2022 by jessy_dic

Petit camping au milieu des champs! Endroit très tranquille et magnifique. Il y a environ 6 pits à feu et les gens s’installent où ils veulent autour du lac. Plusieurs espèces d’oiseaux à observer. Il y a deux toilettes sèches, aucun autre service. C’est gratuit!

May 29th, 2022 by charlee.m55

There were 9 RVs on the near side of the dam and only one truck camper on the far side. There one vault toilet on each side - take your own light even in daytime and hand sanitizer. The toilet was clean with plenty of toilet paper and no smell. We heard no noise from other campers. Turns out this is a birding hotspot - about 30 pelicans, so it must be good for fishing too. Also a couple types of swallows, red winged blackbirds, herons, eared grebes, some ducks and geese.

September 1st, 2021 by nadinecardinal4

Nice free spot by the water fire pits piknik tables very quiet safe travels

August 20th, 2021 by rebecca.boisvert

really beautiful place! we spend one night on our way To drumheller. free, wild, clean and quiet! A lot of vr together, but some place in the other side. 2 pit toilet, one each side of the lake. No trees so could be really hot (20° for us today so it was perfect). Many locals in the morning went fishing quietly. Respect the place, be clean and quiet! I think the lake could be swimmable! I would come again and again!! 🥰

July 17th, 2021 by michaelslemon33

Looks great, very quiet on a Friday night. We stayed on the other side from the RV group. They didn't even start their generators until 9am and only for an hour. It is perfect. A little windy with no real cover

July 17th, 2021 by itchyfeets

Great location, plenty of fish jumping many beautiful birds and a few curious gophers
We parked the opposite side of the mass gathering of fifth wheels with generators which could be faintly heard in the distance.
Easy access as far as the bathrooms then it gets hilly and could be a problem to get out after a rainy night
Bathrooms were clean but you’ll need a flashlight
I would recommend the spot

June 12th, 2021 by V Hudson

Fishing Lake, primarily for day use. Good boat launch. Need to check Whealtandcounty.ca for fire ban info or you campfire might be put out when there is a full fire ban on.

May 3rd, 2021 by a.touillier

Joli petit lac pour pêcheurs et camping gratuit. Propre, calme, bbq... A preserver!

September 26th, 2020 by elainefong333

Nice spot for a quick overnight trip to Drumheller. Lots of big campers on one side so we went to the opposite side to get some privacy but it was too windy for a fire. Still got a great night’s sleep in a nice quiet (albeit windy) site.

August 30th, 2020 by paulmcdonald

Wow! What a gem! Beautiful sunset, nice spot. Lots of room for all size rigs. Finding flat spots was a challenge. Nice people pretty much living here full time. No problem to stop for a night.

June 19th, 2020 by tierradelfuego1993

free as described. appears like some are squatting though on the west side.

November 2nd, 2019 by greatwhitelight7337

Great spot. Wide open as others have said. There is a dock and what looks like a boat launch but no motorized boats are permitted. Stayed here one night, no one else around.

October 6th, 2019 by jtaylorths

Great spot on a reservoir, quiet with plenty of space.

September 24th, 2019 by bookermorgan86

stayed one night. large garbage bins. fire pits. nice gravel roads in and on some sites. can be very muddy and slippery in the rain. full LTE on Telus. no trees so plenty of sun for solar but also windy.

July 31st, 2019 by baatzy

As described. Great place with a small lake. Plenty of space to park. There are firepits in certain locations but you can park anywhere.

There were 11 of us here while we stayed and it was not crowded.

- Pit toliets were clean.
- Gravel road to get here was in great shape. easy access.
-- Room for big rigs, full size bus was our closed neighbor.

Dream big - Live small - Travel endlessly

July 24th, 2019 by christopher.foerster

Well described by others. A bit though to navigate to a site if already dark, but very good overall.

September 6th, 2018 by Rouler sa vie

Very nice and quiet, easy to get to. Peaceful place would come back for sure.

August 24th, 2018 by Maxamillion

Wonderful spot for one night or for a little while. Seems to be a peaceful fishing spot with your typically beautiful marsh birds.
Tables, fire pits and two pit toilets located on each side of the lake/pond, and yes, it’s free!

June 17th, 2018 by SB

This was a lovely little lake teaming with bird life. Nice quick get away from Calgary at about a 70 minute drive or so. Very picturesque. There is a sort of group camping spot if you’re with a larger group. But there are lots of sites if you’re on your own and they offer lots of space. Great little fishing hole. Bathrooms had toilet paper!

September 8th, 2016 by The Wandering Heffalump

fantastic, quiet,lots of birdlife.

June 30th, 2016 by instagram.com/wanderingfamvan

FREE. 6-8 firepits. No firewood provided. There was 8 other RV's. You can park away from others and enjoy silence next to the lake. Whats the deal with running generators 24/7 and loving to be max 2 meters apart from each other? :)Can be muddy when raining. Locals are fishing trout here.