In Western Canada, you can find some of the most beautiful scenery in the country at every turn. People travel from all over the world to enjoy the natural landscapes, particularly those found in Alberta. When you’re trying to immerse yourself in the outdoors and enjoy the view, there’s no better way of doing it than by going on a camping trip. Camping is an easy way for you to gain new experiences and see new sights. When you camp in Alberta, there’s plenty of amazing campgrounds for you to pick from.
While there’s beauty all over Alberta, we’ve narrowed it down to the best ten campgrounds for an unforgettable visit.
Lethbridge KOA
Lethbridge KOA gives you a great campsite to stay at all year long. The campground is located on the western side of Lethbridge and gives campers an amazing view of the Old Man River. The river makes this an ideal camping spot for anyone who enjoys fishing. It’s close to golf courses that you can easily access from the campground. While Bridgeview RV Resort is great for anyone who wants to spend time in the outdoors, it also offers all the modern amenities you need to make your stay comfortable. This includes a heated swimming pool, laundry facilities, and a country store.
Lethbridge KOA
Discovery Wildlife Park
Anyone looking for a unique camping experience should book a trip to Discovery Wildlife Park. This campsite gives you the opportunity to spend the night at a zoo in either your RV or one of their cabins. The Discovery Wildlife Park gives a home to animals that are no longer able to survive in their natural habitats. Just a few animals that live at the zoo are bears, lions, and beavers. The campground also includes a fishing pond and meals that can be delivered right to your site.
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Great Canadian Barn Dance and RV Park
For a great family campground loaded with activities, take a trip to the Great Canadian Barn Dance and RV Park. The campground gives you the option to either camp in an RV or to choose from a variety of their cottages. Guests have the option of eating dinner in the barn, followed by live Western music and dancing. If you don’t already know how to dance, they also offer lessons for campers. Aside from music and dancing, you can enjoy their lake, beach area, sports fields, and playgrounds.
Photo courtesy of Great Canadian Barn Dance
Peace River Cabins and Outdoors
Explore northern Alberta with a trip to Peace River Cabins and Outdoors. The campground is located right on the Peace River, which is a section of the MacKenzie River system, the largest river system in Canada. This makes it the perfect place to go on a guided kayak or canoe ride while getting to see some of the best views in Alberta. Guided hikes of the area are also sure to show you some amazing natural scenery as well as learn more about the wilderness in northern Alberta.
Métis Crossing
Camping at Métis Crossing is possibly one of the best cultural experiences you could get in Alberta. The campground is a relaxing setting by the North Saskatchewan River. In addition to the natural beauty of the area, you also get to learn more about the Métis community in Alberta. Participate in a variety of educational activities like a museum, historic village, farm machine displays, and gardens. One of the most popular attractions at the campground is their “paddle into the past,” a canoe ride through a historic trade route on the North Saskatchewan River and surrounding areas.
Mukwah Rafting Tours and RV Park
For many campers, no trip is complete without some adventure. Mukwah Rafting Tours and RV Park gives you access to one of the best rivers for whitewater rafting, the Upper Red Deer River. Even if you aren’t interested in being in the water, you can still sit back and enjoy the view. Mukwah doesn’t just have rafting tours, you can also spend your trip horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing, or play a variety of different outdoor sports.
Rafter Six Ranch
The Rafter Six Ranch is a world-famous campground that offers campers with the perfect western experience. This family-owned campground lets you camp in a peaceful area along Highway #1 in between Calgary and Banff with either an RV or a tent. Rafter Six Ranch is a haven for campers interested in horseback riding and they have several different horseback riding packages with a variety of different horses.
Photo courtesy of Rafter Six Ranch
Riverview Campground
Nature lovers will want to visit the Riverview Campground, located along the North Saskatchewan River in Rocky Mountain House. A camping trip here can also lead to amazing fishing opportunities on the river. If you’re traveling with young kids, they even have a fishing pond just for children. It’s location also makes easy to get to some of the most popular nearby attractions. While you’re staying at Riverview Campground, visit the Rocky Mountain House Historical Site, the Rocky Mountain House Museum, a historical walk of the downtown area, and the Columbian Ice Fields.
Photo courtesy of Riverview Campground
Upper Shunda Creek Campground
Located along Shunda Creek in the Canadian Rockies, is the Upper Shunda Creek Campground. This campground is great to spend your trip hiking along scenic trails or go ATVing. The nearby attractions also should not be overlooked. The campground is only one hour away from the Banff/Jasper Icefield Parkway. While you’re in the area, you can also go golfing at one of Alberta’s oldest nine-hole golf courses.
Wagons West RV Park
One of the most popular attractions for anyone visiting Alberta is the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A great campground close to the Canadian Rockies is Wagons West RV Park. Just a few amenities the park offers are outdoor game areas, a playground, laundromat, and a laundromat. The campground is only an hour away from Calgary and it’s close to a local shopping center, a swimming pool, golf courses, and quad trails.
Camp in Alberta with a CanaDream RV
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