Looking to get out and explore some great campgrounds with the family? Check out our top picks for camping around Calgary.
There are so many beautiful campgrounds in Alberta but we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite family friendly ones around Calgary.
Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
"In my top 3 list for sure!!! Easy sites to get into, grass in between each site for kids and adults to set up games and play, fantastic beach and super close to the sites.They have a great walking trail, can bike as well with a man made wooden look out half way to stop for a break. Ice cream /food shop on the beach, Super friendly staff, BBQ pits on the grass area by the beach. Who needs an alarm clock when there are birds to wake you up ( for real). LOL. You just get that relaxed feeling when you get there, not sure how to better explain it " ~ Maxine D
Location: approx 2.5hrs east of Calgary, then south of Brooks off Hwy 1.
Amenities: serviced and unserviced sites, playground, fishing, laundry, concession, boat launch, showers and flush toilets
Fees: $23-$29 / night
"This is one of my personal favorites for scenery, located at the base of a mountain the views are amazing wherever you are in the campground. Tons of hiking, biking trails around and if you are lucky you can catch parks and rec doing controlled avalanches in early spring way up top of the mountains" ~ Erica
Location: approx 45 minutes west of Calgary on Hwy 1 before Canmore
Amenities: unserviced sites to full hook up sites, tennis courts, playground, showers, laundry, store
Fees: $32.50 – $48/ night
Johnston Canyon Campground – Banff National Park
"It's close (short drive for a toddler), has bathrooms and firewood, a creek, we can hike to the waterfalls, have ice cream at the canyon chalet, AND stop in Banff on the way home. A great weekend getaway." ~ Leilani O
Location: West of Calgary on Hwy 1A before Banff
Amenities: un serviced sites, showers flush toilets, grocery, food lockers
Fees: $27.40 – $36.20 / night
"Restored train cars flock the campground to rent as a cabin, playground situated in the middle of the campground behind the general store. If you head out on certain weekends there is a farmers market that sets up in the greenhouse area. Fireworks on holidays this little gem is definitely one of our favorites." ~ Erica
Location: Southeast of Calgary near the town of Mossleigh on Hwy 24.
Amenities: Un serviced to full service sites, showers, toilets, laundry, grocery store, playground
Fees: $26 – $46 / night
If you have a favorite family friendly campground please let us know so we can add it onto our list!
