Tranquil riverside camping
Fort Providence Territorial Park
General Information
This full service, riverside park has beautiful views of the mighty Mackenzie River. With fantastic fishing and birdwatching, as well as opportunities to glimpse some bison in and around the park. This park is a popular family and group camping destination.
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Amenities
Nearest community
Park Highlights
Advisories
Camping
- 32 large, powered pull-through sites
- 10 powered sites available for group rentals
Activities
Special Notes
Accessibility
The shower building, washrooms, and park office are wheelchair accessible.
Nearby Attractions
The only bridge across Canada's biggest river, the Deh Cho Bridge rises more than 100 feet above the water, providing panoramic views of the Mackenzie River.
Just east of Fort Providence is the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary, home to Canada's northernmost herd of bison/wood buffalo. Simply driving along Highway 3 is often enough to see these enormous beasts as they come out to grace on the roadside during the summer months.
Safety information
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.
Use caution near the steep cliffs of the Mackenzie River.
Bison are commonly seen along Highway 3 and do sometimes enter the park. Please be alert to your surroundings and try to stay at least 100 metres away from any bison you encounter and avoid startling or agitating them. If you find yourself too close to a bison, do not run. Instead, back away slowly. Find more info on safety in bison country.
Weather
See current weather conditions and forecasts from Environment Canada.