Make Calgary your basecamp to outdoor adventures and sleep under the stars with campgrounds and RV parks a short drive from the city. Tackle the backcountry or discover the joys of glamping in the great outdoors with 12 campgrounds and RV parks in the Calgary area.
12 Campgrounds & RV Parks Close to Calgary
Alberta Campgrounds & RV Parks
12 Campgrounds & RV Parks Close to Calgary
Camping in Provincial & National Parks close to Calgary
Reserve Alberta Parks
Beaver Flats Campground
Unplug from the world and leave your phone behind at Beaver Flats Campground, less than an hour from Calgary. Take a dip in the river during the day and fall asleep to the sound of the waves in private walk-in sites with hiking options to keep you busy all summer long.
Interlakes Campground
Drink your morning coffee by the lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and take in the beauty of Lower Kananaskis Lake. A hike around the lake will tire you out during the day and get you ready for a s’more by the fire at night. Firewood can be purchased on site, but be sure to bring your own drinking water.
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Nightly theatre shows, free firewood, and easy access to the town of Banff make Tunnel Mountain a great family camp site. With plenty of space for tent and RV camping, you can book your site last minute and still have cell service to post that #campingselfie around the fire before the sun sets.
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground
Ready for an introduction to backcountry camping? Take a short hike for access to campsites next door to waterfalls at Ribbon Falls. Kananaskis Country is a short drive from Calgary and has all the views and hikes for the perfect backcountry adventure. Brush up on backcountry safety before you go with Alberta Parks Backcountry Safety Guide to this popular camping tradition.
Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground
Views of the Canadian Rockies.
Tent & RV Campgrounds Near Calgary
Spring Hill RV Park
Enjoy the full RV experience and make Spring Hill RV Park your gateway to Calgary, Kananaskis Country, and Banff. Sit back and relax with a convenience store, gas station, restaurant, and liquor store on site.
Mountain View Calgary Camping
Enjoy the comforts of your RV without driving into the heart of the city at Mountain View Calgary Camping. Located just 3 kilometres from Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway, this campground has easy access to all the attractions and entertainment your family is looking for.
Calaway Park Campground
Spend the night under the stars and wake up with a view of the mountains just a short walk from Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park. Calaway Park offers 104 tent and RV sites with access to showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi, during weekends May through June, and daily June through September. Camping is the best way to be first in line for your favourite rollercoaster.
BONUS: Riverbend Campground
Looking for a family campground with all the amenities you need? Riverbend Campground has the clean modern washrooms, laundry, and onsite store to make your family camping trip easy to enjoy. Have some fun with mini-golf, paddle boating, playgrounds, and horse shoe pitches alongside full hookup RV sites and standard tenting sites in beautiful Okotoks, Alberta.
BONUS: Bow RiversEdge Campground
Located on the Bow River, Bow RiversEdge Camground is home to 144 sites with power, water, sewer, and even WiFi. Paved laneways make for easy access to generous lots with plenty of privacy. Long term stays are encouraged and pets are always welcome in charming Cochrane, Alberta.
Calaway Park
Best Alberta Glamping Near Calgary
Aspen Crossing
Aspen Crossing has it all. Set up camp at their full service campground or rent an RV for a new family adventure. Or, take your camping experience up to the first class car and glamp in style in a Caboose Cabin on authentic railway tracks with all the modern amenities you could ask for. Take in the views from the deck or roast marshmallows around the open fire with this unique camping getaway.
Aspen Crossing Caboose Cabin
Dinosaur Campground
Sleep like a fossil in Dinosaur Provincial Park with a long list of creature comforts you will love throughout the site, including their comfort camping Canvas Wall Tents – some of the country’s best glamping! Guided hiking, bus tours, and amphitheatre shows, will keep the kids entertained. Forgot your gear at home? The food concession, gift shop, laundry facilities, visitor centre and firewood sold on site will make you feel right at home.
Canvas Wall Tents at Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Glamping at Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Comfort Camping at Pigeon Lake
If glamping is your style, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park has the sturdy shelters and comfy beds you will love. Yurts are insulated, round, tent-like structures mounted on a wooden deck and completely equipped for an awesome way to spend the weekend with your friends. Stock the fridge and charge your phone for the ultimate Instagram worthy getaway.
Yurts at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park.
Good Knights Medieval Encampment
Take a step back in time and camp like royalty at the Good Knights Medieval Encampment. Step into period costume and enjoy in-tent breakfasts, sword-fighting demonstrations, archery lessons, and medieval feasts. Get ready for a glamping experience for the ages.
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