Ranch camping in Alberta with horseback riding
The Canadian Rockies are a no-brainer, but Alberta also offers badlands, Indigenous history, and dinosaur fossils.
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Rough Diamond Ranch
5 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Calgary, AB
Quiet, majestic back to nature spot!
This is a place to get away from a busy life.
With close proximity to Winchell Lake, this land is ideal for fishing, hiking or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
We have 4 campsites available for tent or RV/trailer campers. If you're bringing an RV, we have two power outlets and water available. You will be parking on a field and the site requires levelling.
Electricity and firewood are both available for purchase (see extras below). Please add this to your reservation at the time of booking.
Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome. Potable water, picnic table, and outhouse are all available.
We have cows, goats, chickens, horses and dogs on the property that
generally love people. :) I have only one dog and typically allow dogs to run off leash. We do have to be careful that it doesn't turn to a dog gang as this happened once and they took down one of my goats. The goats Hon and Chewy are okay but it took months for poor Hon to heal. I also worry about the chickens so please keep and eye on your dogs!
Lots of treed areas for private camping, horseback riding hiking and walking!
Bird watching is big around here as we are on a bird migratory path.
We are just above Winchell Lake and less than 10 km from Water Valley Golf Course and Saloon.
Please recognize that you are visiting a Ranch not a campsite. We are sharing our sharing our heaven with you and you are helping to support our animal and this heaven.
Chickens are "True" Free Range and hand fed every morning. Eggs are $7.00 a dozen to pay for their feed. :)
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Wheatland Shores Campground
51 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Calgary, AB
Explore the great outdoors with Wheatland Shores Campground. Offering trailer and tent camping options for short or seasonal stays, our picturesque campground is located on Eagle Lake in Southern Alberta. Enjoy fishing, water sports, and kayak rentals in the summer. Then in the winter season enjoy skating on the lake, snowshoeing and access to the lake for ice fishing. Find all your camping essentials at our onsite store. Group sites available. Make memories that last at Wheatland Shores Campground.
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Cattle Ranch in the Foothills
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents320 acres · AB
We are a working cattle ranch about 10 minutes drive off of HiWay #1. You’re surrounded by wildlife and outdoor activities just as you step out of the door. We offer lots of privacy. During most of your stay, you will think there’s no one on the ranch but you!
We’re close to a golf course, about 40 minutes to Canmore, one hour to Banff, and 40 minutes to Downtown Calgary. Perfect for day trips for activities other than camping.
Our cows are tame, but not house pets, especially when they have their calves near by! They’ll be curious, but then go back to munching on grass.
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Cork and Crate farms / Estates
40 sites · RVs, Tents28 acres · Red Deer, AB
Absolutely stunning private property completely fenced and gated farm. Often we host weddings and events and we have a campground and bathrooms with showers.
We do not offer RV hook ups but we have water and power should you need support in this area.
Located 45 minutes north of Calgary you have easy access into the west forestry reserve. In the heart of ranch country and where the real cowboys live.
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Blue Rein Ranch
2 sites · RVs, Tents210 acres · Fort Mac Leod, AB
Learn more about this land:Located on 200 acres of scenic southern Alberta prairie, Blue Rein Ranch is a haven for horseback riding and camping. This is the place for you to get back to nature!The property offers you the chance to enjoy horseback riding or a ranch tour (available at an extra fee). Or you can simply just take in the beautiful scenery.Campers will have access to a private campfire area - firewood is available to purchase (please add it as an extra at the time of booking).We have a toilet available for campers to use. If you’re bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in length. Electrical and water hookups are available.We look forward to hosting you.
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Go Hard Ranch
19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1700 acres · AB
Go Hard Ranch is nestled alongside Chip Lake and is conveniently located only 15 minutes from the Yellowhead Highway near the small Hamlet of Wildwood, Alberta.
Our new stylish & adorable cabins and nearby Wash House offer you a luxurious and a unique stay in the heart of our ranch. Our campground has 12 stalls for additional levels of experience for those wishing to camp.
Also for those wishing to make it an equestrian adventure we have large outdoor box stalls available for your horses to stay.
Overlooking one of Alberta’s largest and underrated lakes, your time at our second-generation ranch will captivate you. Whether you are needing to step outside to experience the stunning views, trails, wildlife or your soul is craving to ride your horse on our trails, the Go Hard Ranch is your perfect go-to oasis.
The Ranch is ideal for so many things such as individual getaways, families and other group camping, hosting your next retreat or event! The Ranch offers a venue with just the right taste of the country no matter what reason you have to visit.
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Finnish Off-Grid Foothills Cabin
1 site · Lodging500 acres · AB
Off-grid experience (solar-powered and rainwater fed) for hikers, skiers or relaxers. This unique Finnish-inspired cabin has stunning views at all hours of the day and rich wildlife as well as Nature experiences in every direction.
Steps away from the back entrance to the new Castle Provincial Park, and adjacent to thousands of acres of beautiful and accessible crown and park land. Many surrounding peaks from which to choose for the hikers and bikers, and two hills 40 minutes away for skiers.
The cabin is situated on 480 acres of land on which there are no other houses, and adjacent to publicly-accessible land that spans thousands of acres. There is wildlife of all kinds and beautiful views right into British-Columbia and Montana.
This is off-grid but there IS cell phone service :)
DISCLAIMER: please be advised that the cabin situated adjacent to Park and Crown land and wildlife of all sizes frequents the area. We advise that you be bear-aware, proceed with knowledge and carry spray while walking on the property.
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Sky Hound Ranch
2 sites · RVs, Tents149 acres · Edmonton, AB
A working Horse and Cattle Ranch that raises grass fed/ grass finished beef with regenerative agriculture practices, our motto is "Raised Naturally". With rolling pastures, wooded trails and a 12 acre wetland you can spend time with the horses, walk the pastures and learn about regenerative agriculture, get up close to our herd of cattle, or go birding and attempt to locate the over 40 bird species on the ranch. Located just west of Lessard Lake the boat launch for fishing, canoeing, paddleboarding or any other water activity is less that 5 minutes from the Ranch. Relax at night around the fire pit as the animals graze nearby (The horses will other come for a visit)
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Bluerock Ranch in Kananaskis, AB
4 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Calgary, AB
Nestled in the Alberta foothills bordering Kananaskis Country, Bluerock Ranch is a working horse rearing operation. It is south of Calgary close to the charming towns of Bragg Creek and Diamond Valley, the area features world class equestrian trails at Mesa Butte, ATV and Mountain biking terrain at Maclean Creek, and a never ending list of things to see and do. If relaxing and getting back to nature is your hearts desire, you will find that at Bluerock Ranch as well with acres of wild flower meadows and panoramic mountain views. It’s quiet here.
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The Ranch
6 sites · RVs88 acres · Edson, AB
Learn more about this land:Welcome to The Ranch! Van and truck campers, RVs, and trailers are all welcome.The campsites require levelling and can accommodate vehicles up to 49ft in length. Electrical and water hookups are available.Surrounded by beautiful horses and trees. Activities nearby include wildlife watching, horseback riding, biking, off-roading, and more.McLeod lake (Carson Lake) day use is a short drive. McLeod river is also close by which is great for tubing or rafting. Campfires permitted, pets welcome.
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Lazy T Ranch
2 sites · RVs, Tents161 acres · Wetaskiwin, AB
Welcome back to nature a stone’s throw from the Cowboy Trail! Hosts offering your choice of self-sufficient spots spanning 161 acres. East 80 acres are vehicle/RV friendly while west 80 acres offer hike in spots. Wildlife, cattle and friendly horses roam the property and you may request to camp in their vicinity. 15 minutes from Drayton Valley and the North Saskatchewan River trail system. Bountiful treed and cleared areas to set up for a relaxing, peaceful getaway on our ranch!
Please note open areas do vary depending on cattle-birthing, bulls etc - hosts can assist you.
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Overview
The glacier-topped peaks, aqua lakes, and scenic campgrounds of the Canadian Rockies draw most of Alberta’s visitors, who come to explore Banff and Jasper national parks. And beyond those parks, this western province is worth visiting to hike through the Canadian Badlands’ unusual rock formations; delve into the region’s indigenous heritage; road trip along the Cowboy Trail; or visit Dinosaur Provincial Park. Alberta’s largest cities are Calgary, a 90-minute drive from Banff, and Edmonton, four hours from Jasper.
Canadian Rockies
Alberta’s most popular region includes Banff and Jasper national parks, drawing visitors from around the world to Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, and other scenic spots. The town of Canmore, 20 minutes’ drive from Banff’s south entrance, is a good place to get supplies. Waterton Lakes National Park borders Montana’s Glacier National Park south of Calgary and across the border in the U.S.
Southern Alberta & the Canadian Badlands
The gateway to the Rockies, Calgary is also a short drive from the Canadian Badlands, where you can explore unusual hoodoos and rocky canyons. The region around Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park, where Canada’s early dinosaurs were unearthed, has plenty to interest paleontology fans.
Central Alberta
The center of the province includes Alberta’s Cowboy Trail, where cattle ranches are still active and you can trace the area’s cowboy past. Visit Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site to learn about Alberta’s heritage as a fur trading hub, as well as its indigenous First Nations and Métis cultures.
Northern Alberta
Edmonton is the jumping-off point for both Jasper National Park and the province’s vast north, where remote Wood Buffalo National Park extends into the Northwest Territories. But you don’t have to go far to delve into the wild—just outside Edmonton, more than 1,000 bison roam the protected prairies of Elk Island National Park.
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