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The best camping in Park Lake Provincial Park, AB
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The best camping in Park Lake Provincial Park, AB
Finally, You Found It Camp
1. Finally, You Found It Camp
97%
(32)
29km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:A 5-acre property located 3 miles SE of Coaldale, Alberta and 20 minutes east of Lethbridge. We have 6 sites available for tent or RV/trailer campers. Stafford Lake and numerous golf courses are within 5 minutes of driving.You will have access to our pool, beach, pond, and bathroom building. For those bringing RVs/trailers, electricity and water hookups are available. You will be parking on a field and we can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft.There is a large fire pit, shelter from the weather, and a sheltered shared BBQ. Sheltered cooking in the saloon is available.Multiple fire pit areas including the beach and Western Town… or your own camping area.Entertainment may be available for larger groups or full bookings which include outdoor movies, games, an old west shootout, and music.Available for weddings, groups, events, and family groups. Area for a large tent available but not provided. Please contact me if you need more details.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$54
/ night
Blue Rein Ranch
2. Blue Rein Ranch
97%
(55)
33km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$40
/ night
ML Arena at Spring Point
3. ML Arena at Spring Point
98%
(21)
65km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
ML Arena is located in the Foothills of Southern Alberta in the community of Spring Point (the HipCamp listing shows “Claresholm” but we are located in the MD of Pincher Creek) 10 miles west of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of “Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump “. We have 3 campsites with water and power, 1 full service treed campsite for smaller rigs and an orchard for tenting. Overflow parking for big rigs is available with power.
There is an indoor riding arena on site and access to the Porcupine Hills Recreation Area public lands just 15 minutes down the road! Beautiful open views give the feel of being secluded but proximity to both Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek is just 25 minutes away.
Outdoor corrals and pens with auto waterers are available for horses.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$35
/ night
3A Camp Site 1
4. 3A Camp Site 1
100%
(1)
15km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
This site is located just off the highway 3A along the oldman river, site is setup with power and well water(untested). Great spot for fishing, swimming, floating, and much more. Note there is no toilet setup on site so a RV with a washroom is ideal.
Conveniently 20 minutes from Lethbridge, 15 to fort Macleod.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
CA$56
/ night
Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp
5. Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp
48km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 10 sites
Welcome to Buffalo Rock
Located along the Old Man River and on the Piikani Nation Reserve. Our family owned camp has been in operation since 2015. Welcoming guests and groups from all over the world. Some come for the peace and tranquility of the beautiful surroundings. Some come to learn about the Blackfoot Peoples culture a bit more. We love that!
We are conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump and 10 minutes away from the historic Town of Fort Macleod, the backdrop to many Hollywood films.
Powwows can be enjoyed in July on the Piikani Nation and on the Blood Tribe/ Kainai Nation. All are welcomed to attend. This wonderful weekend of culture, food and rodeo is amazing.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$144
/ night
Porcupine Hills Range
6. Porcupine Hills Range
63km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Open space on green grass and mixed hay. No neighbours for 2km and only to the north east and south east. Many out buildings to get shelter from. Can be plugged in to power. Nice view of the Foothills and mountains. Large community fire pit. Can putter about on motorcycles or quads only with guide. We do target practice here and occasionally hit some golf balls about. Come set off some fireworks!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
CA$24
/ night
Flint Rock Ranch
7. Flint Rock Ranch
100%
(2)
74km from Park Lake Provincial Park · 12 sites
Since 1905 Flint Rock Ranch has been a welcoming ranch with the best views in Southern Alberta.
We proudly continue the tradition of raising grass-finished beef, and welcoming guests from across the globe.
The Garden of Agnus on Flint Rock Ranch is nestled next to the barn out of the wind, and just across from the washrooms, shower, cookhouse, and bonfire pit.
With incredible views, hiking, games, and kayaks, this working cattle ranch is perfect for an adventure in the country.
We have 10 different campsites available for tent and RV campers.
We are family-friendly and pet-friendly!
Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban.
Beauvais Lake Provincial Park and Castle Provincial Park are both within a 20-minute drive.
We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$160
/ night
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Kensington
October 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at Blue Rein! Had lots of space to ourselves and it was very peaceful aside from the occasional moos or neighs from the nearby animals. This is the perfect place if you’re an animal lover as you’ll be greeted by dogs, cows, horses, pigs, and chickens. There’s also a great communal building with washrooms, a kitchen sink , and some fun things like a speaker and pool table. Would absolutely stay here again!
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Ron
August 2025
19 ft toy hauler
With kids
We had such a wonderful stay at Cathy and Todd’s place through Hipcamp. Cathy was incredibly kind and welcoming, and she even offered us great suggestions for local hikes and activities. Todd was also very friendly and helpful. Their property is beautiful, with a well-kept grassy area that’s perfect for camping, and being around the horses made the experience even more special. Everything felt comfortable, peaceful, and thoughtfully set up. We truly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable camping experience.
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Cameron
August 2025
Tent
This was an amazing little ranch and the perfect place to set up a tent. The dogs were so kind and playful, and Wrangler stayed up to look over us as we had our fire. He was a very good boy, and this was a very good campsite!
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Ryan
August 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great space, quiet and close to town. Nathan was top notch, communication was great and my family had an awesome time at his place.
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Vicky
August 2025
26 ft Class A
With kids
Really peaceful site. Friendly host. We would stay again.
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Lisa
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Oh my gosh what an amazing place!! Nathan was an amazing host and takes such great care of the land. We really loved it there - Doris the little horse was an added bonus! The whole world is a stage but Nathan’s stage and old west setting was a truly great campsite!
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Jennifer
August 2025
Tent
Nathan has created such a cool spot and is a great host. Loved everything, no complaints and will definitely visit again.
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Claire
August 2025
Tent
Tenting with Blue Rein was amazing! The property is beautiful, with accessible amenities and super quick access to Fort Macleod. All of the animals were super friendly and the dogs made the property feel much safer, especially for a solo traveller. Highly recommend doing the ranch tour.
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Tanya
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We spent unforgettable time here! The campsite has everything you need - private space in a beautiful place, electricity, water, washroom access, kind people around. My daughter is excited about the horse riding lesson she took. So many things to do and places to visit in this area - Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Lundbreck Falls, Oldman Dam. I would recommend this place for families seeking adventures during the days and quiet nature with campfire at night. Cathy is a very welcoming host!
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Tanya
August 2025
Tent
We loved staying at ML Arena. The tenting site is beautiful and quiet. The campsite is isolated from other campsites. Landscape around is amazing, infrastructure is great and owners are very friendly. Thank you! We would be happy to come here again
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Susan
July 2025
Tent
Great tent camping spot. This is one of the best hip camping tent sites we have stayed at. The tent camping area is very private and with soft grass. Water and electricity are about 100 ft away. Fantastic washroom is in the horse arena which is about a block and a half away from the tent site. Hostess was accommodating and friendly. The song birds were a bonus. This would be a marvelous place for those camping with their horses. Exceptional privacy and shade. Another bonus is that it is within relatively easy driving distance of a World Cultural Heritage Site: the Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump. (Much of this drive was on gravel roads but was easily traversed.). I would rate this Hipcamp site as a 12 on a 10-point scale. I would detour to camp here again!
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Kris
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time camping here. Conner was very friendly & gave us a riding lesson on his horse Stardust. There were 3 big friendly dogs, a litter of puppies, pigs, chickens - so many animals!
The site was nice & quiet and we really enjoyed the fire pit with wood supplied.
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Jessica
July 2025
16 ft campervan
Another fantastic stay at Cathys! We booked a ride for the morning this time which was incredible! Most amazing place! Couldn't recommend enough!!
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Jessica
July 2025
1 night at ML Arena at Spring Point
Could not recommend enough!! This was not only a great place to stay but a fantastic experience!! Cathy was absolutely brilliant and so friendly! She let us watch a western lesson and explained about western riding! The dogs were super friendly and we had the bonus of meeting the new foal! The pitch was beautiful and the toilet and shower were clean!
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Brigitte
July 2025
25 ft Class C
With kids
Nous avons passé une nuit a cet endroit. Magnifique! Le paysage incroyable, tout comme le coucher du soleil.. nous avons eu une visite guidée des animaux et avons joué beaucoup avec les 2 chiens... ttes accueillant, depaysant et relaxant comme endroit... nous recommandons!
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Brett
June 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
It's a wonderfully quiet spot. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for the great hospitality!
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Cecelia
June 2025
1 night at Blue Rein Ranch
Such a great spot! Very beautiful land and very welcoming hosts. The dogs are so so cute as well. The cabin was very nice and clean. Also got a horseback riding lesson that was so fun. Great stay!
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Kristie
May 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
We really enjoyed our time here. It was peaceful and had everything we needed to rest. Lots of wildlife to see! Elk, deer, and all manner of little critters. Even the horses and cows came over to say, “Hi!” 10/10 would stay again!
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Abigaelle
May 2025
21 ft Class C
With pets
I recommend it 100%! The location was clean, quiet and surrounded by nature. The host was very welcoming and available.
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Gordon
April 2025
22 ft campervan
What a fantastic spot Nathan has created, A perfect site in the middle of beautiful Alberta farmland. A quaint “old west town”, gorgeous landscaping, comfortable and easy amenities. Nathan was a great host, we highly recommend staying on his land! Ten out of ten !
See moreThe best camping in Park Lake Provincial Park, AB guide
Overview
About
Nestled just a short drive from Lethbridge, Park Lake Provincial Park offers a tranquil escape with a plethora of activities for nature enthusiasts. From the gentle lapping waters perfect for canoeing and wind surfing, to the shaded trails inviting hikers and mountain bikers, this park is a haven for outdoor adventures. The Park Lake Campground provides a cozy retreat amid mature trees, with options for both RVs and tents, ensuring a memorable camping experience.
Notable campgrounds
- Park Lake Campground: Shaded by mature trees, offering unserviced and powered sites with lakefront views for an idyllic camping experience.
- Unserviced Sites: Embrace the rustic charm with 18 unserviced campsites, perfect for those seeking a more traditional camping adventure.
- Powered Sites: Enjoy the convenience of 54 sites with electrical hook-ups, ensuring your stay is comfortable and connected.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early, as reservations can be made 90 days in advance of your arrival date to secure your ideal spot.
- Be flexible with your dates to increase your chances of finding an available campsite during peak seasons.
- Conserve electricity by using a maximum of 1-2 appliances at once to avoid power outages at your site.
- Explore nearby camping options in case your preferred campsite is fully booked or to discover new scenic spots.
When to go
The best time to visit Park Lake Provincial Park is between May 19 and September 4, when the campground is open and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. Outside of these dates, the park may be quieter, but facilities and activities could be limited due to seasonal closures.
Know before you go
- Check for any advisories or seasonal closures before planning your trip to ensure all desired facilities and activities are available.
- Accessible campsites and washrooms are available for those with mobility challenges, with specific sites designed for wheelchair access.
- Remember to bring cash for firewood sold on-site to enjoy a cosy campfire under the stars.
- For any issues or updates, contact the park directly at 403-382-4097 to get the latest information.
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