Stavely was named for Alexander Staveley Hill, managing director of the Oxley Ranching Company that was founded in 1882[5] by John R Craig on 100,000 acres of grazing rights.

The Pine Coulee Reservoir, a popular place for recreation and camping,[citation needed] is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Stavely.

Clear Lake recreation area (camping/water sports) is located 19 km east of Stavely.

Willow Creek Municipal Park (campground) is located 16 km west of Stavely.

Prior to the 2002 renovation, grades 7-9 students attended A. J. Nowicki Jr. High School, which has been demolished.