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Elk Island Getaway

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· Edmonton, Division No. 11, Alberta

40 acres hosted by Kara And Dan C.

1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites

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Welcome to Elk Island Getaway! Elk Island Getaway is located 20 minutes east of Edmonton and 7 minutes from HWY 16 main entrance of Elk Island Park, Alberta. We are also right by Elk Island Park, in addition to being an important refuge for bison, elk and more than 250 bird species, it is a great place for all your hiking, picnicking, biking, canoeing and kayaking needs. When you enter Elk Island National Park you will know immediately that you have entered an oasis of calm. For years people have come to the picturesque park to escape the city life, explore the outdoors and connect with nature. Come and experience the dark sky preserve in our area that features an amazing opportunity to star gaze and to view the Northern Lights. We have 8 campsites available for tent, van, small motorhome, and trailers. Our group site is sites 7 and 8 please inquire if interested in this option. We do not discriminate on anything and are all inclusive Pets welcome on leash and owners are responsible for clean-up. This is a camper-maintained campground. Please take your trash with you at the end of your stay. There is a toilet available for campers to use but no other amenities. Our sites offer sites offer picnic tables and firepits. Mowed paths to walk If you forget your firewood or need more, we sell large bundles of tamarack wood (we pay for the wood to be trucked in) for an additional fee. We follow Provincial and County Fire Regulations Boreal Harvest Farms is right next door with a honeyberry U pick available during part of the year. Starts July 8th open to pick for an additional fee! We look forward to hosting you.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Paddling

Natural features

Field

Farm

97%

92 ratings · 58 reviews

Ryan V.recommends

September 4, 2024

Site 1 - Concrete Fire Pit Site

Exceptional Experience

We loved it here, the space was spacious and it was really quiet. Rather than going to elk island park for camping where we're sure there's gonna be plenty of campers, we decided to just go somewhere more 'private' we enjoyed everything. The skies were clear at that time and that makes it more special as the stars are just so bright. Thanks for Kara and Dan for accomodating us with our last minute booking. We loved it here and we're gonna be back for sure

Raisa Aone C.recommends

September 2, 2024

Site 3 - Elk Island Getaway

I love tent camping here at Kara and Dan's property! It has always been a good stay as they are very accommodating and the place is so clean and picturesque.

Jace A.recommends

September 1, 2024

Site 9

Very mindful, very demure <3

Not only are they delightful human beings, very friendly and welcoming but they take great pride in their beautiful land. The layout was very easy to follow with the cute signs and easily drivable. Site 9 was very spacious and clean and had wonderful access to clear starry nightskies with the Aroras out ! The bathroom they supply is very well kept, smells clean and 99% spider free lol. Lots of bird species and walking paths to explore , there were little mosquitos as well ! We had a fun surprise of cows , we thought were part of the experience/family but it was infact their neighbors cows! They get their fire wood hauled in and they bring it to your site which was new for us and really sweet. Pet friendly , just keep on leash!! There is also access to elk Island national park if you wish to visit there as well, over all I would recommend to everyone! Will be staying a lot more in the future at one of their many different sites they offer 😀 oh just be careful the wasps are very angry around this time of year!! One of our dogs picked a fight with one oops !

Mimi B.recommends

August 30, 2024

Site 4 Off Grid Cabin Coming 2024!

Everything about this place was rel

Everything we expected we got. From a beautiful sunset to spectacular morning fog, we had great meals on the bbq and fire pit. We've seen some chickens, eagles, shooting stars and heard some coyotes. Being from the city a comfortable peaceful night of sleep was simply amazing (very quiet and dark curtains). Even if it rained the first night we still hung out on a patio and enjoyed the views and sounds of nature. Not one single mosquitoe came to visit. I could go on and on about it as the only thing I regret is not booking for 2 more days. ( we were also very impressed with the layout of the campsites )

Taylor D.recommends

August 27, 2024

Site 5 - Treed area

Amazing and quiet spot 👌 the hosts were so kind and it was a really great experience for my first time using Hipcamp! Sure beats the heck out of a traditional campground. There were coyotes howling after the sun set, and the most incredible stars 🌟 I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for somewhere to stay outside of the city but still close!

Ian F.recommends

August 25, 2024

Site 1 - Concrete Fire Pit Site

We tent camped on this land, and was wonderful. Clean grounds, well maintained, and very clean port-a-potties. We were welcomed by Kara and Dan on the second day, and had pleasant conversation with them. There were other campers nearby but could barely hear them. Listening to the Coyotes howling at night was very nice. We liked it here enough that we booked again while we were still there. Close enough to the city to get there quick, or if you forget anything, but far enough away that you really feel like you are in a Park.

Location

Edmonton, Division No. 11, Alberta, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), 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