If you want to head out camping at one of Alberta’s provincial campgrounds this summer, the annual rush to reserve a site is underway.
Reservations for campsites at Alberta Parks opened online Tuesday.
Each region of Alberta rolled out its campsite reservations at a different time throughout the day, beginning with campgrounds in southern Alberta, which were available at 9 a.m.
READ MORE: What is Alberta’s BEST campground?
Campsites in the Kananaskis region could be reserved as of 11 a.m. The remaining regions rolled out as follows:
- Central Alberta – reservations went online at 1 p.m.
- Northwest Alberta – reservations went online at 3 p.m.
- Northeast Albert – reservations went online at 3 p.m.
Reservations can only be made 90 days in advance. As of Tuesday, campsites cannot be booked past May 23. Reservations are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Reservations for regular campsites can also be made over the phone at 1-877-637-2757.
Campers in Alberta have access to more than 70 provincial campgrounds and 6,000 campsites.
READ MORE: Not up for roughing it? Try ‘comfort camping’ in Alberta
Bookings for group camping areas opened on Monday, Feb. 6, while comfort camping reservations opened on Monday, Feb. 13.
Comments