Here’s which Alberta Parks are open for May camping

The sun is out, the birds are singing, and sleeping on the ground is starting to look mighty appealing… in a tent, of course! For intrepid explorers and lovers of the great outdoors, there is no better time of year than camping season in Alberta. If you’ve been itching to get out there, or you never stopped, here are a few Alberta parks and campgrounds that are officially open for May bookings.

As per usual, individual campsites and backcountry camping reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance of your arrival date. Comfort Camping and Group Camping Area reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.

May camping in Alberta

Here’s a list of Alberta parks and campgrounds open for May camping.

Parks in Alberta you can book this May:

• Crimson Lake, Crimson Lake Provincial Park – May 14 to Sept. 21, 2025
• Pigeon Lake, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park – May 14 to Sept. 21, 2025
• Pinehurst Lake, Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area – May 15 to Sept. 1, 2025
• Gregg Lake, William A. Switzer Provincial Park – May 15 to Sept. 1, 2025
• Jarvis Lake, William A. Switzer Provincial Park – May 15 to Sept. 1, 2025
• Vermilion, Vermilion Provincial Park – May 15 to Sept. 15, 2025
• Writing-on-Stone, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park – May 15 to Sept. 28, 2025
• Carson-Pegasus, Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park – May 15 to Sept. 7, 2025
• Miquelon Lake, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park – May 16 to Aug. 31, 2025
• Beauvais Lake, Beauvais Lake Provincial Park – May 9 to Sept. 28, 2025

Year-round campsites with reservable dates:

• Elkwater, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Medicine Hat  – Open year-round
• Spruce Coulee, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Medicine Hat – Open year-round
• McLean Creek, McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Bragg Creek – Open year-round
• Dinosaur, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Brooks – Open year-round
• Kinbrook Island, Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Brooks – Open year-round

To see the most up-to-date list of available camping sites or to book now, check out the Alberta Parks website.

Time to pitch a tent and enjoy the great outdoors!

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