The best mountainous camping near Calgary

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In Calgary, you’ll find over 50 mountainous camping spots—each a launchpad to the Rockies. Expect dramatic foothills, crisp mountain air, and sweeping views that make sunrise worth getting up for. Average stays run around $60 a night, but you can snag a site for as low as $40 if you’re quick. Top picks? Cattle Ranch in the Foothills (161 reviews) sits right at the edge of rolling pasture and rugged peaks. The Point At Alborak (60 reviews) puts you near trout streams and thick pine stands, while Onespot Crossing Campgrounds (49 reviews) keeps you close to the river for early-morning fishing. Most campsites offer toilets, let you build a campfire, and welcome pets. Bring your rod for fishing, keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching, and cool off with a swim when the sun hits its peak. Calgary’s mountainous campsites deliver the real deal—just pack layers for those chillier alpine nights.

88% (94)

Top-rated campgrounds

Onespot Crossing Campgrounds

2. Onespot Crossing Campgrounds

84%
(76)
36km from Calgary · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · Calgary, AB
Learn more about this land:OPEN ALL YEAR!Our campsite is the perfect city escape. We’re 40 minutes away from downtown Calgary but completely surrounded by nature.With over 50 acres, we offer very large, open, and spacious campsites to accommodate all. If you want a group gathering or a quiet secluded weekend, we are here to accommodate everyone and are very flexible with our customers' needs - feel free to message me with any questions. Picnic tables and firepits are provided in all of our unserviced natural sites. There is a toilet available.Onespot Campground is all-natural and has no power or water campground. Generators are permitted. Trailers need to fill water and dump trailer before arriving (we have no water and no dump site yet).Close to West Bragg Creek Provincial for hiking and mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.We are a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. To ensure that we respect all guests, we have an 11 pm curfew. We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$40
 / night
Nellie

3. Willow Hill Lodge

100%
(13)
60km from Calgary · 2 sites · Lodging · Calgary, AB
The property is located in the beautiful Alberta Foothills on a hillside overlooking the valleys, hills and with breathtaking views of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. There are 67 acres to explore with trails, a Wild West town boardwalk, a garden for munching and a multitude of local wildlife including deer, moose, eagles, great horned owls and even the odd black bear sighting. The are wild berries to pick in late July all over the property and firepits to sit around and watch a billion stars at night. This property is a small Bed and Breakfast with only 2 glamping units and one luxury suite. That equals no crowds! But don't fear, we are within a 1 to 25 minute drive of 5 different towns all with their own charm. The area is known for ranching, hiking, the film industry, great food and award winning distilleries and breweries.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$180
 / night

In Calgary, you’ll find over 50 mountainous camping spots—each a launchpad to the Rockies. Expect dramatic foothills, crisp mountain air, and sweeping views that make sunrise worth getting up for. Average stays run around $60 a night, but you can snag a site for as low as $40 if you’re quick. Top picks? Cattle Ranch in the Foothills (161 reviews) sits right at the edge of rolling pasture and rugged peaks. The Point At Alborak (60 reviews) puts you near trout streams and thick pine stands, while Onespot Crossing Campgrounds (49 reviews) keeps you close to the river for early-morning fishing. Most campsites offer toilets, let you build a campfire, and welcome pets. Bring your rod for fishing, keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching, and cool off with a swim when the sun hits its peak. Calgary’s mountainous campsites deliver the real deal—just pack layers for those chillier alpine nights.

88% (94)

Top-rated campgrounds

Onespot Crossing Campgrounds

2. Onespot Crossing Campgrounds

84%
(76)
36km from Calgary · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · Calgary, AB
Learn more about this land:OPEN ALL YEAR!Our campsite is the perfect city escape. We’re 40 minutes away from downtown Calgary but completely surrounded by nature.With over 50 acres, we offer very large, open, and spacious campsites to accommodate all. If you want a group gathering or a quiet secluded weekend, we are here to accommodate everyone and are very flexible with our customers' needs - feel free to message me with any questions. Picnic tables and firepits are provided in all of our unserviced natural sites. There is a toilet available.Onespot Campground is all-natural and has no power or water campground. Generators are permitted. Trailers need to fill water and dump trailer before arriving (we have no water and no dump site yet).Close to West Bragg Creek Provincial for hiking and mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.We are a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. To ensure that we respect all guests, we have an 11 pm curfew. We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$40
 / night
Nellie

3. Willow Hill Lodge

100%
(13)
60km from Calgary · 2 sites · Lodging · Calgary, AB
The property is located in the beautiful Alberta Foothills on a hillside overlooking the valleys, hills and with breathtaking views of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. There are 67 acres to explore with trails, a Wild West town boardwalk, a garden for munching and a multitude of local wildlife including deer, moose, eagles, great horned owls and even the odd black bear sighting. The are wild berries to pick in late July all over the property and firepits to sit around and watch a billion stars at night. This property is a small Bed and Breakfast with only 2 glamping units and one luxury suite. That equals no crowds! But don't fear, we are within a 1 to 25 minute drive of 5 different towns all with their own charm. The area is known for ranching, hiking, the film industry, great food and award winning distilleries and breweries.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$180
 / night

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