by Duane Radford

Created on: August 29, 2008

Great places to camp in Alberta, Canada

There's really no nightmare associated with camping in Alberta, Canada, quite the contrary in fact. Wood smoke in the air. A roaring campfire. Roasted marshmallows. The smell of pine and still damp air following an evening rain. Do these thoughts bring back any memories? You bet! Alberta is a great province to go camping. Tourists come here from all over the world to enjoy Alberta in all her majesty! Yes, and for good reason. Where else can you find 65 provincial parks that provide a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, many of which have interpretive programs that include guided hikes, amphitheater programs, special events and self-guided interpretive trails. Alberta boasts world renowned national parks such as Banff, Jasper and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Elk Island National Park is right next door to Alberta's capital city of Edmonton and Wood Buffalo National Park is located in northern Alberta, one of the largest parks in the world. There's the world-renowned Alberta's Rockies which have unparalleled camping opportunities and a network of campsites along the famous Forestry Trunk Road, not to mention Willmore Wilderness Park north of Jasper.

There are many recreation areas available with a range of opportunities and first class facilities. Yes, user fees are now a way of life, but let's face it there are all kinds of new services available to make your stay all that much more comfortable. Who doesn't like a shower after an all day hike on a hot day in August? And water for recreational vehicles along with sewage disposal services is a nice touch. Not to mention the modern toilet facilities and quality vehicle access. You can make reservations for a campsite at many provincial parks, so where's the worry about arriving late.

Where to go and what to do? For those people in Edmonton and area, count your blessings. You are strategically located to take advantage of Alberta's great outdoors. All manner of camping opportunities are within striking distance, from Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park on Lesser Slave Lake, to Whistler's Campground in Jasper, or Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country. How about a week during the summer with the wife and kids at Aspen Beach on Gull Lake? If you want to go a little farther afield maybe Dinosaur, Cypress Hills or Writing - On - Stone Provincial Park, in southern Alberta...how about a tour boat ride to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper, or on

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