
{"id":1595,"date":"2017-02-22T21:28:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T21:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2024-05-21T19:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T19:26:52","slug":"where-are-the-best-camping-locations-in-alberta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/where-are-the-best-camping-locations-in-alberta\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are the best camping locations in Alberta?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Where are the best camping locations in Alberta?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alberta is home to five beautiful National Parks: Banff, Elk Island, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, and Wood Buffalo. The yearly spring thaw is upon us. While we\u2019re welcome to camp all year-round, peak camping season usually runs from May through October. If you\u2019re looking for some of the best camping locations around Alberta, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Make Camping Easier: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/auto-parts-sherwood-park-ab\">Add a Truck Tent from our Parts Dept<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the Canadian government is offering campers free park passes! Permit fee information is updated on April 1 each year. You really don\u2019t need to become a die-hard camper to enjoy the outdoors! With an affordable small tent and a few supplies, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the great Canadian outdoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/\">Parks Canada Banff&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Most scenic camping sites in Alberta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Parks Campground Guide<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.albertacampgroundguide.ca\/national_parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Banff National Park<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/eng\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/activ\/camping.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><br>At Banff National Park, you can explore all the Canadian Rockies have to offer. Louise Campground is one of the most picturesque locations in Alberta. With over 2,400 camping sites available, there are plenty scenic views for everyone at Banff National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jasper National Park<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/eng\/pn-np\/ab\/jasper\/activ\/ete-summer\/camping.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><br>You can camp at family-friendly Jasper National Park all year-round. With a relaxed atmosphere and a night-time curfew, you can be sure the entire family will enjoy around 2,000 km of protected Canadian wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/02\/02184439\/E6-campsiteA_B-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"a campsite by a river with a truck and tent\" class=\"wp-image-11044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/02\/02184439\/E6-campsiteA_B-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/02\/02184439\/E6-campsiteA_B-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/02\/02184439\/E6-campsiteA_B-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/02\/02184439\/E6-campsiteA_B.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elk Island National Park<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/eng\/pn-np\/ab\/elkisland\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><br>If you\u2019re into canoeing or kayaking, Elk Island National park is perfect! Near Edmonton, Elk Island Park is an important bison, elk, and bird refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Willmore Wilderness Park<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.albertaparks.ca\/willmore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><br>If you\u2019re looking for something off the beaten path, Willmore Wilderness Park might be up your alley. With kilometers of backwoods trails, you\u2019ll be able to take in the ancient glaciers and high mountain peaks at Willmore Wilderness Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where are the best camping locations in Alberta? Alberta is home to five beautiful National Parks: Banff, Elk Island, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, and Wood Buffalo. The yearly spring thaw is upon us. While we\u2019re welcome to camp all year-round, peak camping season usually runs from May through October. 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