These gorgeous Alberta parks are officially open for camping in April

While we may not be in the throes of summer just yet, a little chill never stopped an avid camper. Spring is nearly here, and that means the wait is finally over. Parks across Alberta have begun to open camping reservations for April!

While pitching a tent in the dead of winter isn’t for everyone, spring is a great time to get back at it. The ice has thawed, the woods are coming back to life, and there’s nothing cozier than a warm fire after a day spent outdoors.

As always, 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.

So if you want to plan into May or June instead, there’s nothing stopping you!

Here are some of the best places to pitch a tent if you’re keen to get out there this spring.

Parks in Alberta you can book this April:

• Dinosaur, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Brooks – April 15 – November 3, 2025
• Little Bow, Little Bow Provincial Park, Vulcan – April 25 – October 12, 2025
• Little Bow Reservoir, Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area, Vulcan – April 25 – October 12, 2025
• Wyndham-Carseland, Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park, Carseland – April 25 – October 12, 2025
• Wabamun Lake, Wabamun Lake Provincial Park, Edmonton – April 25 – October 31, 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

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

Time to get that gear out of winter storage. Happy camping!

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