Day use and picnic areas
Waterton Lakes National Park
There are a number of excellent picnicking and day use areas within Waterton Lakes National Park.
In wintertime, access may not be maintained to all locations. Day use areas may be inaccessible due to heavy snowfall. Red Rock Parkway is open for winter recreation, but closed to vehicles.
All day use areas are equipped with picnic tables. Most have washroom facilities, a water source nearby (boil before use) and some type of shelter with wood stove.
Fires are only allowed where designated. Metal fire pits or barbeques are available. Firewood is not provided.
Day use area map
Map locations
| Name | Description | Icon | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bay | 2 partially enclosed shelters w/stoves, 4 picnic tables, flush toilets |  | Picnic area |
| Cameron lake | 1 partially-enclosed shelter, 6 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Cameron Falls | 4 picnic tables, flush toilets | | Picnic area |
| Coppermine | 1 open shelter w/fire box, 11 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Community Kitchen | 3 picnic tables outside, 1 large enclosed shelter with 2 fireplaces, 1 stove and multiple picnic tables, flush toilets | | Picnic area |
| Driftwood | 2 picnic tables | | Picnic area |
| Emerald Bay | 1 enclosed shelter w/stove, 16 picnic tables (3 wheelchair accessible), flush toilets, 3 water taps | | Picnic area |
| Hay Barn | 9 picnic tables, 2 fire pits, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Knight’s Lake | 1 open shelter, 13 picnic tables, 3 fire pits, 1 fire box, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Lakeshore | 1 enclosed shelter w/stove, 2 picnic tables (in shelter), flush toilets | | Picnic area |
| Linnet Lake | 2 picnic tables, flush toilets | | Picnic area |
| Little Prairie | 1 enclosed shelter w/stove, 12 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Lost Horse Creek | 1 open shelter with stove, 4 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Lower Red Rock | 1 enclosed shelter with stove, 3 picnic tables (in shelter) | | Picnic area |
| Maskinonge | 1 enclosed shelter, 13 picnic tables, 2 stoves, 2 fire boxes, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| McNeely’s | 1 open shelter w/stove, 6 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Pass Creek | 1 enclosed shelter with wood stove, 8 picnic tables (6 sites), 6 fire pits, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
| Upper Red Rock | 8 picnic tables, dry toilets | | Picnic area |
Day use area facilities
| Area | Picnic tables | Fire pit / Fire box / Stove | Picnic shelter | Toilet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Falls | 4 | No | No | Flush |
| Cameron Bay | 4 | 2 stoves (in shelters) | 2 (partially enclosed) | Flush |
| Community Kitchen | 3 | 2 fireplaces / 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Flush |
| Lakeshore | 2 (in shelter) | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Flush |
| Emerald Bay | 16 | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Flush |
| Area | Picnic tables | Fire pit / Fire box / Stove | Picnic shelter | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linnet Lake | 2 | No | No | Flush |
| Driftwood Beach | 2 | No | No | No |
| Pass Creek | 8 (6 sites) | 6 fire pits, 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Dry |
| Hay Barn | 9 | 2 fire pits | None | Dry |
| Knight's Lake | 13 (4 in shelter) | 3 fire pits, 1 fire box (in shelter) | 1 (open) | Dry |
| Area | Picnic tables | Fire pit / Fire box / Stove | Picnic shelter | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Lake | 6 | No | 1 (partially enclosed) | Dry |
| Little Prairie | 12 (2 in shelter) | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Dry |
| McNeely's | 6 (4 in shelter) | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (open) | Dry |
| Area | Picnic tables | Fire pit / Fire box / Stove | Picnic shelter | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Canyon | 11 (3 in shelter) | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (enclosed) | Dry |
| Lost Horse | 4 | 1 stove (in shelter) | 1 (open) | Dry |
| Coppermine | 11 (4 in shelter) | 1 fire box (in shelter) | 1 (open) | Dry |
| Area | Picnic tables | Fire pit / Fire box / Stove | Picnic shelter | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maskinonge | 13 | 2 fire boxes / 2 stoves | 1 (enclosed) | Dry |
Things to keep in mind
- Day use areas are open from 7:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Alcohol is not allowed at day use areas
- Potable water is available at the village Fire Hall
- Picnic shelters/kitchens cannot be reserved
- Smoking is not permitted in picnic shelters/kitchens
- Fires are only allowed where designated, metal fire pits or fire boxes are available. Firewood is not provided
- Camping is not allowed at day use areas (unless otherwise stated)
- Picnic shelters/kitchens in Townsite Campground are for use by registered campers only
- Day use areas should be kept clean at all times. Pack out what you take in
- To prevent wildlife incidents, store all food, garbage and scented items in a vehicle or a bear proof storage container when not in use. Never feed wild animals
- Check the weather and plan accordingly
- Consider using reusable items instead of plastic cups, cutlery and plates, to cut down on waste
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