Shunda Viewpoint Group Use Site
Division No. 9 · AB
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 17, 2026
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Price
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Land manager
Alberta Parks
Facility phone
1-855-721-3975
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Province / territory
AB
County
Division No. 9
Elevation
4,662 ft
Coordinates
52.48288, -115.75790
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Official park name
Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area
Park phone
1-855-721-3975
This campground as published
View Gallery (7) View Gallery (7) Previous Next Information: 1-855-721-3975 Directions Facility Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds Located near the old Shunda Ranger Station, off Highway 11, 5 kilometres down a gravel access road, Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area provides a panoramic view of the Brazeau Range and North Saskatchewan River Valley. This park is only open for reservation holders at the group use area, which has room for 15 units. Campers can enjoy the view of the valleys from two benches. In September, enjoy the beautiful fall colors all along the David Thompson Highway . There are OHV trails offsite which join the Nordegg Rail Trail and the Taunton Bridge outside Saunders Provincial Recreation Area . No OHV use is permitted at Shunda Viewpoint Provincial Recreation Area. While campers may take advantage of the proximity to off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, off-loading or operating OHVs inside the park is strictly prohibited.
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground managed by Alberta Parks.
- Located in Division No. 9, AB at 4,662 ft.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
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Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
Source record
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