Wild Rose Country is a treat in the wintertime. Even with snow on the ground, there are plenty of things to do and see outdoors, so why cut your trip short?
It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but camping in Alberta can be enjoyed no matter the season and is a great way to experience the province unlike ever before.
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From hiking up a mountain to skating on a frozen lake or exploring a new trail, the possibilities are endless and the campgrounds are aplenty!
“We are fortunate to have access to so many winter playgrounds across the province,” said Todd Loewen, the Minister of Forestry and Parks in a press release.
“I encourage every Albertan to spend as much time as possible outdoors this season. From camping with loved ones in a provincial park to adventuring down your favourite trail, Alberta’s Crown lands offer many opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime.”
Not sure where to go?
There are actually 26 frontcountry and 45 backcountry sites across the province, including a few that offer comfort camping to those who prefer amenities.
Here are a few provincial park campgrounds that have availability right now:
- Lakeland Provincial Park, Backcountry Campground – Lac La Biche
- Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Backcountry Campground – Lac La Biche
- Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, Beauvais Lake Campground – Pincher Creek
- Whitney Lakes Provincial Park, Borden Backcountry Campground – Elk Point
- Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park, Carson-Pegasus Campground – Whitecourt
- Cartier Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Cartier Creek Campground – Sundre
- Crimson Lake Provincial Park, Crimson Lake Campground – Rocky Mountain House
- Dawson Provincial Recreation Area, Dawson Equestrian Campground -Canmore
- Dinosaur Provincial Park, Dinosaur Campground – Brooks
- Elk Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Elk Creek Campground – Rocky Mountain House
- Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater Campground – Medicine Hat
- Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater Hut Comfort Camping – Medicine Hat
- Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, Fiddle Backcountry Campground– Robb
- Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Fisher Creek Campground – Bragg Creek
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Graveyard Lake Campground – Hinton
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Gregg Lake Campground – Hinton
- James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, Sundre, James-Wilson Campground – Sundre
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Jarvis Lake Campground – Hinton
- Bow Valley Provincial Park, Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground – Canmore
- Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Kinbrook Island Campground – Brooks
- McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area, McLean Creek Campground – Bragg Creek
- Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Miquelon Lake Campground – Nordegg
- Peppers Lake Staging Provincial Recreation Area, Peppers Lake Campground– Nordegg
- Peppers Lake Staging Provincial Recreation Area, Peppers Lake Staging Campground – Nordegg
- Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, Pigeon Lake Campground – Edmonton
- Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Point Backcountry Campground – Canmore
- Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground -Canmore
- Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area, Red Deer River North Campground – Sundre
- Red Deer River Provincial Recreation Area, Red Deer River South Campground – Sundre
- Spray Valley Provincial Park, Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Campground – Canmore
- Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, Sawmill Backcountry Campground – Robb
- Seven Mile Provincial Recreation Area, Seven Mile Campground – Caroline
- Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Spruce Coulee Campground – Medicine Hat
- Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area, Sulphur Gates Campground – Grande Cache
- Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, The Nest Comfort Camping – Slave Lake
- Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, Trappers Backcountry Campground – Robb
- Vermilion Provincial Park, Vermilion Campground – Vermilion
- Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, Whitehorse Falls Backcountry Campground- Robb
- Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, Wild Horse Group Camping Area – Robb
- Wild Horse Provincial Recreation Area, Wild Horse Group Camping Area – Sundre
- Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Writing-on-Stone Campground – Lethbridge
Have your gear packed? To see an updated list of available sites or to book now, head to the Alberta Parks website and enjoy!
You could have the adventure of a lifetime!