Camping - Central Alberta

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A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »

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20 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Winter Camping

Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow.   Many of the… Read more »

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Summer 2024 Reservation Opening Dates for Parks Canada Campgrounds

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »

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Glamping Resorts: New Ways to Stay at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

Castle Provincial Park is a favourite camping spot for many Albertans. The Rocky Mountain Park is located west of Lethbridge on Highway 1 and covers foothills, mountains,… Read more »

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An Overview of Crown Camping in Alberta

With so many ways to camp in Alberta, the simplest way could be the best. The simplest, least fussy way to camp in Alberta is on the… Read more »

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Reservations For Parks Canada Campgrounds For Summer 2023 Season Opens Today

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Reservations for summer camping in Parks Canada sites open today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Parks Canada follows… Read more »

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A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Alberta Parks

There are so many ways to camp in Alberta. Parks Canada operates five National Parks in Alberta with camping, and there are hundreds of municipally run campgrounds… Read more »

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37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List

It is a tough decision: when planning a trip around Alberta, where do you visit first? The nearly 500 Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas, Ecological Reserves, and Wildland… Read more »

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5 Incredible Geodesic Domes to Go Glamping in Alberta

Find your perfect Alberta geodome camping experience for 2022! Geodomes are gradually showing up in Alberta’s remote locations, lakeside campgrounds, and other scenic spots. Why? Geodomes give… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »

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Best Campsites in Alberta You Don’t Need to Reserve In Advance

Yes! Alberta does have many provincial Park campsites which are first-come-first-served (FCFS): 159 to be exact. Booking in advance can seem ideal, but there is a bit… Read more »

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25 Places to Go Camping In & Around Edmonton

No matter your definition of ‘camping,’ there are plenty of options for enjoying Alberta’s starry night skies, forested hills, sandy beaches, and fish-filled lakes this spring and summer near Edmonton.
Here are 25 places to go camping within 3 hours of Edmonton – from private parks and campsites to National Parks and from cabins and tipis to RV camping.

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Unique Island Camping on the Islands of North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

Spend the perfect summer with an extraordinary glamping experience, something you’ve never experienced before — on the beautiful islands in the North Saskatchewan River. This glamping (glamorous… Read more »

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20 Places to Go Comfort Camping & Glamping in Alberta

Camping may not be for everyone, but fresh air and Alberta’s landscape sure is. That’s why glamping – glamorous camping – is such a hit. The trend of yurts, walled tents, and cabins is a growing one across the province. Check it out for yourself at one of the glamping campgrounds in Alberta.