Camping in Alberta

Northern Stay gives you access to privately owned campgrounds across Alberta through the member portal. Browse by location, date, and amenity. Sites are reserved for members only — not available on public platforms like Hipcamp or Airbnb Experiences.

If you camp 10 or more nights per season, yes. Private campgrounds in Alberta charge $60–100+ per night. 15 nights at $75 average is $1,125 — a Getaway Pass gives you 30 nights for $999. The more you camp, the more you save.

Every Northern Stay membership includes access to all campgrounds in your coverage area including Alberta, no nightly rates, advance booking priority, and member-only site access. The Getaway Pass covers 30 nights. The Lifestyle Membership gives unlimited seasonal access every year.

Yes — the Getaway Pass and Lifestyle Membership include all of Canada, so you can camp in Alberta and every other province in the Northern Stay network within the same pass. Regional Seasonal passes cover specific areas — confirm coverage when selecting your membership.

Alberta Parks opens reservations in late February or early March at reserve.albertaparks.ca. Competition is lighter than BC and Ontario, but Kananaskis and Banff-adjacent provincial sites fill fast for peak summer weekends. Alberta has more first-come, first-served availability than central provinces — but don't count on walk-ins for long weekends in July and August near Calgary or Edmonton.