Tolman West Campground

Tolman West Campground in Tolman, Alberta’s Canadian Badlands, offers quiet riverside camping with easy access to rugged badlands scenery. Set along the Red Deer River in Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, this unserviced campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites tucked into a peaceful natural setting. Campers can paddle the river, hike scenic coulees, or cast a line for walleye and rainbow trout right from the valley. Birdwatchers can look for more than 150 species, including golden eagles and kingfishers. On-site amenities include a cook shelter, fire pits, pit toilets, potable water and hand-launch boat access. Open from mid-May to mid-October, it is a simple, rustic base for nature-focused adventures in central Alberta.