What is Alberta’s BEST campground?

WATCH ABOVE: Jill Sawyer from Alberta Parks gives us her picks for the top campsites in Alberta.

Global News is showcasing the best of Calgary in a series on our Morning News.

This week, we’re bringing in an expert to help us choose the province’s best campground.

THE EXPERT

Jill Sawyer, spokesperson for Alberta Parks

TOP PICKS

Bluerock Campground

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In Sheep River Provincial Park, on Hwy 546 west of Turner Valley.

66 unserviced sites; $26/night.

First come / first serve

Point Backcountry Campground

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Off Upper Lake Trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park; hike in 3km or paddle the lake directly to the campground.

20 campsites; $12 / night

Reserve on ReserveAlbertaParks.ca

Writing on Stone

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Writing on Stone Provincial Park, approximately three hours south of Calgary, east of Milk River on Hwy 501.

45 serviced sites ($33/night), 19 unserviced sites ($26/night), 3 comfort camping sites ($115/night)

Reserve on ReserveAlbertaParks.ca

WINNER

You voted – and the category of ‘other’ won, featuring viewer-submitted campsites like Dinosaur Provincial Park.