The best glamping sites in Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, AB
Discover the year-round springs and historic sites of Big Hill Springs Provincial Park.
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Big Hill Springs Provincial Park adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
Rough Diamond Ranch Alberta
1. Rough Diamond Ranch Alberta
97%
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27km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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 and cats 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 and the cats 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 piece of heaven with you and you are helping to support our animals and their heaven.
Chickens are "True" Free Range and hand fed every morning. Eggs are $10 a dozen to pay for their feed. :)
Every spring the rain tends to cause ruts and washes out some of the road on the way to the back forty where the meadow is. We gather rocks on the property to fill the ditches but the early part of the year the roads can be bumpy. Please ask the conditions of the road when you book if you have concerns. Thanks!
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Vacation rentals in Bragg Creek
2. Vacation rentals in Bragg Creek
93%
(27)
32km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 2 sites
Located on 2,5 acres of forest in Wintergreen Bragg Creek, the land offers access to nearby trails at West Bragg Creek day-use area, golf, horseback riding, Elbow Falls, Forget-me-Not pond, and 11 awesome places to dine in Bragg Creek. We have 2 amenities: Shanti Yurt and Rustic Cozy Cabin with hot tubs.
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Rustic Riverside Camping
3. Rustic Riverside Camping
99%
(51)
34km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 3 sites
Camp riverside at the gateway to Kananaskis! Onespot Crossing Campground is a family owned Indigenous campground that hosts powows and other cultural events on site. Revenue from your booking will go towards supporting Indigenous programming at the campground.
Please be mindful that the roads at this campground are bumpy gravel roads.
Alcohol: The campground is now an alcohol free environment to support a peaceful and respectful atmosphere for all guests, and the consumption of alcohol is no longer permitted on the premises. Outdoor cannabis use is permitted.
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Trappers Hill Lodges & Campground
4. Trappers Hill Lodges & Campground
96%
(25)
45km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 2 sites
Trappers Hill Lodges & Campground, a unique off-grid glamping and camping adventure amidst the breathtaking landscape of the Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking, the Ghost River, 1.5 hours from Canmore. Nested in the heart of picturesque land, it offers 16 cozy cabins and 5 spacious campsites, each offering a tranquil retreat for families, friend and couples alike.
We are located 1 hour from Canmore, 45 minutes from Cochrane.
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Collinswood Retreat
5. Collinswood Retreat
98%
(265)
76km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Collin’s Wood is a very special place indeed. The land was bought by my grandfather years ago when he moved to Canada from England and wanted to chase his log cabin dream. Our main cabin my family built from trees on the land, entirely by hand. We have photos of the trees being cut and the bark being peeled off. Since then, we’ve made many changes out there, we now have a guest cabin that used to be a Teacheridge (back when teachers would live in a one room building beside the school), eventually it was turned into a cafe and now it sits on our land as a guest cabin. This place is so magical. With a quarter section of land I grew up running through the forest with my friends and learning about what the land has to offer. My parents have spent every spare weekend out there making this paradise into what it is today. All the buildings were created by my family through labour and love. We’ve hosted weddings, and family reunions. We hope you appreciate how special this place is. Come see for yourself!
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Willow Hill Lodge
6. Willow Hill Lodge
100%
(13)
79km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 2 sites
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.
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Earthcode Sky Lodges at Yehke Getaways
7. Earthcode Sky Lodges at Yehke Getaways
35km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 6 sites · RVs, Lodging
WELCOME TO EARTHCODE SKY LODGES
“You will witness some amazing sunsets over the mountain range at the end of the day. As the evening gets darker the stars come out and the sky paints an enchanting picture. As you go to sleep you may be serenaded by Indigenous drumming and singing or the distant howling of coyotes. Then imagine waking up to birds singing and when you step outside your tipi or tent you will be overwhelmed with a beautiful sunrise with glorious orange, purple sunlight gleaming on the majestic snow topped mountains. This is a total escape experience which wakes up your inner soul. When you visit these scared lands, you can feel the peaceful and natural healing energies of Mother Earth.”
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Earthcode Sky Lodges is located on the sacred lands of the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, a short 25-minute drive west of Cochrane, Alberta on Highway #1A. The town of Canmore is only 20 minutes away and 45 minutes’ drive to Banff National Park. The campground is nestled in a peaceful secluded setting with an amazing stunning view of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Mount Yamnuska, a popular mountain destination for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers with plenty of trails to explore, is only a 10 minutes’ drive away.
Our camp is situated on Yethka Getaways, on private lands held by a Stoney Elder at the base of the Rocky Mountains which offers spectacular pristine scenery. Close to the Earthcode Sky Lodges is the the Bow River which offers some great fishing opportunities and recreational options such as white-water rafting and horseback riding. Our camp is surrounded by pristine country which is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, coyotes, and moose. Golden and bald eagles also make their home around the camp. The primary attraction to our camp is the amazing scenery which includes beautiful sunsets to the west and at night the stars come out very vividly. What stands us apart from other similar glamping operations is the cultural and educational experience through the sharing of our traditional Indigenous knowledge around star constellations.
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Stonewood Ranch
8. Stonewood Ranch
100%
(1)
38km from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park · 1 site
Come and enjoy our beautiful ranch just 15 minutes from Calgary city limits! Our trailer is parked in the woods on our 153 acre property. The perfect place to relax in nature, meander through our 10km maze of trails, bird watch and pick unlimited amounts of wild raspberries.
We are 35 minutes to downtown Calgary, 90 mins to Canmore and 10 minutes to Bragg Creek.
Our trailer is fully equipped with bedding, kitchen supplies, water, heat, and bathroom services.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Allyanne
2 weeks ago
With pets
I loved my stay at Rough Diamond Ranch! I visited for over a week and stayed in the barn loft with my two dogs. Laura also allowed me to bring my horse who stayed in the pasture right next to the barn. Laura was so kind and welcoming - made me feel like family. The barn loft and property were clean and felt safe for a solo traveler. Truly an incredible ranch stay with a beautiful view of the mountains and I was happy to hang with the horses, goats, dogs, cats, and chickens!!! Quiet peaceful back roads to walk my dogs and ride my horse. Ranch was easy to find. Laura was very prompt with communication. The town of Water Valley is nearby and has two great restaurants. 40 mins into Calgary for a fun day trip. Had a great stay, thank you!!
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Jill
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
This place is absolutely incredible! I’m thrilled I discovered it, though I kind of wish I could keep it a secret! Traveling solo, I felt completely safe and found the atmosphere so relaxing. I had one of the best night’s sleep ever in the treehouse. The outdoor bathtub was a standout feature—such a unique experience! The owner was incredibly accommodating, giving me a tour of the property and being available for any questions during my stay. The tea and freshly baked cookies were a delightful touch! I can’t wait to return!
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Carol
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
May long weekend is always a big unknown with weather. That's why my friends and I always book a cabin of some kind for that weekend. We had chilly winds, but I was nice and snug in The Happy Hut. another friend stayed in the renovated bus, and one brought her camper. The accommodations were great. The compostable toilet for my use was the best dry toilet ever! it brought a new meaning to the throne Room. It was amazing! hahaha. There were so many eccentric and quirky features on the property. It was great! Loved my view of the valley for my morning coffee. The shower in the old silo was fabulous. Pat (Geri was away) was an amazing host. Friendly, accommodating and helpful. He was often accompanied by his friendly four-legged companion Piper. It was a perfect property for a getaway from the city. Loved hearing nothing but songbirds singing and the occasional coyote off in the distance. We will be back. Want to try the treehouse and The Rosebud Cafe. Highly recommend Collinswood Retreat.
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Valerie
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
It's an amazing place to get away and relax. Pat and his wife thought of so many details for the design and comfort. for each accommodation provided, made it that much more special. Pat was awesome and extremely helpful with any questions or needs. We will be going back for sure.
PS Part of me didn't want to let anyone know about this hidden gem so I can keep it myself.
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Iryna
May 2026
With pets
We had such a unique and cozy experience staying in the converted bus “Poppy” 🌿✨
It’s located on a small farm surrounded by a beautiful little grove, which makes it feel very peaceful and private. The bus itself is super charming — you can really feel how much love and creativity was put into turning it into a comfortable camping space.
Geri & Pat are incredibly kind and welcoming hosts 💛 They even showed us around their other campsites — and honestly, every single one looked amazing and thoughtfully designed.
One of the highlights was definitely the outdoor bathtub with a stunning view — such a special experience you don’t get often. There are also plenty of nice walking areas around, so you can explore and enjoy nature if you don’t feel like just staying in one spot.
Overall, this place has such a warm and magical vibe. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different, cozy, and close to nature 🌲✨
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sheridan
February 2026
With pets
The stay, the environment, the host... all were wonderful. I cannot recommend Laura, her ranch, her dogs, and her horses enough.
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Michael
December 2025
4 nights at Rough Diamond Ranch Alberta
Laura was an outstanding host. Not only did she invite us for Christmas dinner, but she showed my friend the true meaning of a Canadian Christmas. Her ranch is beautiful, with great walking trails through the trees. I’m excited to camp here come summer and spring time, what a beautiful place.
Her dogs, cats, and horses make everyone feel welcome!
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Shawna
December 2025
With pets
The rustic cozy cabin was definitely rustic and cozy! Yet it was fully equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, a VHS player, lots of movies, a record player, and Netflix. It was peaceful, warm and the surrounding land was beautiful. I even saw three deer walking by. We also loved the hot tub at night! Being cozy/small, it was a little hard to move around with my partner and two dogs. And yes, there's a beautiful bathroom available, but you have to walk outside to get to it. Not too bad except I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night every night. I would have brought our portable toilet with us if I had realized how everything was situated. All in all, Anna and her husband were great and responsive, and we truly enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!
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Lalityaditya
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Gives a vive that you are actually in a jungle inside of a tree house. There is a bus turned into a cabin, which will remind you of the movie “into the wild”. Great experience overall.
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Patrick
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Staying in Poppy was a very pleasant experience! We arrived late, in the dark. We were struggling to find our spot (albeit, I did not look at the instructions carefully). Pat came to find us at the entrance, and helped escort us to our stay.
They also provided some extra water (due to the water line being shut off because of cold temps) a heater and some heating bottles to keep us warm. The location is very beautiful, with some cool amenities available throughout the grounds.
All in all, Geri & Pat are very welcoming, thoughtful and we would love to rent out the whole grounds in the future!
Thanks again!
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Charlotte
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Loved poppy bus, had a great experience living in here as it is my dream to eventually do this. Enjoyed how there was so many hiking trails everywhere. We spent an hour or more looking and exploring. The whole place here is so much to take in. I especially loved interacting with the friendly horses. I plan to bring my extended family next spring.
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Lachelle
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Magical and Fantastic place to connect to nature, while still having the comforts of home. Geri and Pat are gracious and kind hosts, and the land is full of life and beauty! Highly recommend treating yourself to a stay in one of their several sites. We will definitely be back! 😍🥰💙
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Jay
September 2025
Group trip
We really enjoyed camping here for our friends 30th! The bus was really awesome and a great theme for a little weekend getaway. The property is fun to explore with many nice little trails to walk down, and the view of the stars at night was fantastic on a clear night. Thanks Pat & Geri for a great weekend!
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Nadia
September 2025
Group trip
We loved our stay at Rosebud Cafe! Such a cozy place with a stunning view. It has everything you need for a comfortable camping experience. The hosts are super helpful, and you can really feel that they love what they do and truly care about their guests. Thank you so much — we’ll definitely be coming back!
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Dee Lindsay
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Geri was so warm and welcoming, and the Happy Hut was just what I needed.
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Allen
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
Lovely hosts and beautiful site! Will definatly be back next season
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Charlene
September 2025
With pets
I had a glorious relaxing time in my yurt. My hosts were very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back.
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Диана
September 2025
With kids
We booked this cabin through HipCamp and were left with rather mixed impressions. The cabin itself is very cozy, styled like a hunting lodge, with a true “retro” atmosphere. Inside everything is simple but tasteful — it really feels like a little corner of nature where you can disconnect from everyday life. We genuinely enjoyed this authenticity and sense of peace.
Unfortunately, at the very end of our stay, a situation occurred that spoiled the overall impression. As we were getting ready to leave, the hosts let out their large dog. The animal behaved quite aggressively, which felt unsafe — especially since we had our 4-month-old baby with us. We really appreciated the atmosphere of this place, but it would be important for the hosts to consider this issue with pets, as guest safety matters a lot.
Overall, the place has great potential for a wonderful stay, and we sincerely hope this aspect will be addressed.
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Jess
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Collinswood Retreat
This is, I believe, my fourth stay! It's a magical place that I look forward to visit every year. The Happy Hut and Treehouse are so cozy, every little detail is thought of and you are looked after so well! The trails are amazing for long walks, the views spectacular, loved meeting the horses again this year. And Geri's massages are a must! See you again in 2026!
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Nicole
September 2025
4 nights at Rustic Riverside Camping
We absolutely loved our stay! The bed is so comfortable, they provided extra blankets and towels. The entire campsite had everything you needed from a stove, lighters, water, a shower, etc. The owner went above and beyond when we had some things taken but everything was promptly returned. It’s secluded and quiet and absolutely beautiful!
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