FERRY POINT CAMPGROUND

Accessed via Secondary Road 609 off Highway 56, Ferry Point is a striking landscape often described as “Drumheller with trees.” Rolling buttes, winding rivers, and prairie grasses create a dramatic setting rich in Indigenous and settler history. The campground, cared for by the Ferry Point Historical Society, sits on the site of a former ferry settlement that once served as a vital river crossing.

Camping is first-come, honour-pay, and intentionally rustic, preserving the area’s natural beauty. Choose a site overlooking colourful rock formations or settle in closer to the curves of the Battle River for a truly backcountry experience.

OPEN: May - September

Registration is first come, first served.

Campground Features:

20 un-serviced sites, suitable for RVs.
Gazebo
Washrooms
New playground
Battle River (great for paddling)
Beautiful valley views and deep history
Guided Tours available

Ferry Point began as a vital crossing on the Battle River, built in 1902 to move people and goods through what was then a growing and ambitious rural landscape. Located just northeast of today’s farmstead, the ferry quickly became more than a river crossing — it became the heart of a community.

Around the ferry, a small business settlement took shape. A post office, trading post, hotel, and other services sprang up to support travelers, settlers, and local farmers. The surrounding countryside to the south and west soon adopted the same name, and Ferry Point became a recognized rural community.

Education and faith followed. In 1904, the Ferry Point School District was established west of the crossing, serving local families for decades. A year later, Bethlehem Church was built nearby, becoming a gathering place for worship, celebrations, and community life. A cemetery was established close by, grounding the area with generations of shared history.

Change came quickly in the early 1900s. The ferry was replaced by a steel bridge in 1907, improving access but also altering travel routes. When the railway bypassed Ferry Point, the commercial centre faded. By 1921, the major buildings near the ferry crossing had been moved elsewhere, and the once-busy settlement quieted.

Yet Ferry Point did not disappear. The land remained productive and beautiful, and the sense of place endured. Today, the Ferry Point Historical Society carries that legacy forward, caring for the cemetery, the church, and the campground. Visitors who stop here are not just camping beside the river — they are stepping into a landscape shaped by movement, resilience, and community, where the story of Ferry Point continues to be told.

Contact Us

Ferry Point Historical Society

Email: asb@county.camrose.ab.ca

Phone: Lucy Lohr, 780-608-4459

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