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Aspen Grove

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· Red Deer, Division No. 8, Alberta

120 acres hosted by Gordon G.

3 tent sites

Best in Alberta: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Best in Alberta: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best tent sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

This area is one of the last remaining natural areas around Sylvan lake. Our family has spent over 120 years as stewards of the land and are excited to share what we have protected. Enjoy Private Tent Camping in a Pristine Aspen Forest with a fire pit. All within 500 feet of Sylvan Lake. This is the perfect place to disconnect yourself from the city! Your fee includes free access to 20 acres of forest, excellent wildlife viewing and unlimited deadfall to use as firewood, if you don't mind some manual labour. My kids cut and split firewood if you would like some waiting at your site when you arrive. We have seasoned and split bundles for $10 and you can pre-purchase them when you complete your checkout. It's like a lemonade stand for them...just more work. ;) A professionally maintained porta-potty is on-site for your comfort. We are pet-friendly! If you enjoy the water, this is an ideal location for Kayaking, Paddleboarding or just lounging on an air mattress. With its picturesque scenery and shallow shoreline, Sylvan Lake is a great place to spend some time. Sylvan Lake's laid back nature and small-town charm are warm and inviting and have all the amenities that you could ask for. We look forward to hosting you!

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145 ratings · 69 reviews

Davis A.recommends

July 15, 2024

Site 1 - Lone Pine.

Perfect , private site .

What a beautiful property. We had the first site , and although there were campers in the other sites , you couldn’t see or hear them unless they were chopping wood or the occasional loud laugh. Lots of old farm equipment/cars to take cool pictures of . You can even see the Aurora Borealis , (though we weren’t so lucky) We found a private little beach, and didn’t need to worry about parking in town. The parking is a slight walk from the campsites , but nothing unreasonable and shorter than I expected . Gordon is a great host as well. Gave us recommendations of what to check out in town. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back next year .

Anamika C.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 2 - Tall Tree.

Incredible find! Awesome site, awesome host, and so close to the lake! Will definitely be coming back here

Nora A.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 3 - Hideaway.

Wonderful

The sites are quiet and peaceful, only a few minutes from the tourist crowds at Sylvan Lake. Down at the end of the road there is a sand beach. We paid for the firewood, which was dry and convenient. Gordon and his sons greeted us, showed us where to park, and helped us pack our stuff into the site. Gordon came by later to make sure we were set up. It was a wonderful experience and exactly what we were looking for.

Vanessa D.recommends

July 2, 2024

Site 1 - Lone Pine.

Spacious private sites

This was a great spot for a few nights camping. When we arrived our bundles of wood were there waiting under a tarp to keep them nice and dry. The sites are spacious and very private. A great fire pit with a grill we were able to cook over. The only downside was the outhouse was not well maintained. It was very full, sanitizer was empty and full of spider webs that hadn’t been cleaned out. That would deter me from going again. Gordon was a great host though. He gave very clear instructions on how to get there and was available to reach. We did find the little hiking trails were not clear and couldn’t find our way to the lookouts was too bad. Overall great experience.

Matthew H.recommends

June 27, 2024

Site 2 - Tall Tree.

Site 2 was great!

The site was awesome, more than enough space for camping. The trail nearby was great, short enough walk to the water to go fishing and such. Also not bad fishing from the shoreline for walleye and whitefish. Would definitely stay here again.

Kimberley T.recommends

June 22, 2024

Site 2 - Tall Tree.

Hipcamp site 2 tall trees

We enjoyed our stay, it's tucked just far enough off the beaten path to be private. The local wildlife stopped by to check us out, bright and early the first morning we were there. We'll definitely return!

Location

Red Deer, Division No. 8, Alberta, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Tsuut’ina, Michif Piyii (Métis), and Cree First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking