Cattle Ranch in the Foothills
Hosted by James · Alberta
3 units · RV, Tent, Lodging · 320 acres
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99% Recommend285 Ratings · 200 reviews
This campsite offers a serene and private retreat, where guests frequently enjoy the company of curious cows and scenic surroundings. Visitors often praise the clear directions, ample amenities like firewood and water, and the helpfulness of the host, James. While some mention muddy conditions due to rain and the presence of cow mess, these are generally outweighed by the tranquility and the sense of seclusion. Families and solo travelers alike find this a welcoming spot to unwind, with options to explore the nearby lake and trails.
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Recommends
· August 2025
8 m Class B · With kids ·
North Creek
Another great stay. Beautiful private site. Lovely evening round the fire pit then walk to the lake this morning.
Would highly recommend.
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Vicky N.
5 reviews
Took my 3 year old camping for the first time and he loved it!
Very quiet, private, and relaxing!
Had some curious bovine visitors that needed a little persuading to move on, but all part of a memorable experience. :)
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Bryton U.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Group trip ·
The Meadow - Cabin, Bunkhouse
The cabin was amazing and quaint! James was very helpful and very nice. We had a great weekend down canoing on the lake, by the fire and sitting on the porch watching the cows. Very quiet, would go back in a heart beat ! Thanks James!
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Colin E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
8 m Class C ·
The Bend
Would love to be back and enjoy the views. Host was a lifesaver! My rental RV battery died as I accidentally left the odometer lights on overnight. He came and helped me jumpstart. Really appreciate it! 🙏🙏 thank you so much!
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Justin L.
1 review
We had such a great stay at the North Creek site! Instructions were super clear for finding the site, compost toilet was clean and set up well - firewood, drinking water and wash water were also super handy. Would definitely recommend for a quiet and lovely escape from the city!
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Lily M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful piece of land, the cows were super cute and it was fun watching them wander through. The cabin and bunkhouse are great! Cute and cozy, would recommend anyone wanting to have a weekend away from the city.
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Nicola A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
Beautiful property! I encountered lots of friendly and curious cows during my brief stay. Host was great with directions and providing clean water for drinking and dishes.
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Danielle L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
North Creek
This was one of our favorite places we’ve stayed! The land is beautiful, the site is private, and James made sure we had everything we needed shortly after we arrived. I’d highly recommend it to anyone traveling through this area!
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Brittany M.
2 reviews
Really cool spot out on this ranch. Directions James gave are very straight forward. Having a greeting of free range cattle and their little was a fun touch. I wonder if James trained them to be greeters. The host, James, was quick to answer questions online before the booking and quick to reply to inquiries. The Bend is a very large size camp site. The added touches that are there upon arrival of the precut fire wood, an axe and a small hatchet for make kindling and two large jugs of water for dishes, etc was unexpected and greatly appreciated. Nice big fireplace and a picnic table at the site too. Beautiful area and scenery and a nice quiet place to be. Thanks James! The Bend is a great camp site. I appreciate you sharing your land with me!
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Kelso H.
1 review
James was great! The cattle made a mess!! Near the fire ring and picnic table . Jamems answered our phone call right away. James came out to remove the mess and cover it up.
It is important to know that the site is a good distance on an unpaved and hilly road. It is a very quiet location. No problem for a pickup truck.
This may have not been the best for us since we didn’t have a pickup truck or a larger camper, but it would be great for others.
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Michael M.
5 months on Hipcamp
Our Gordon Setter loved the walk to the lake! She met three cows and left them alone. It was really muddy but it had recently rained, let alone a huge thunderstorm the night we were there. We would return if we ever find ourselves in the area. James was very accommodating which we really appreciate.
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John S.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
7 m travel trailer · With pets ·
The Bend
Enjoyed the privacy. James was a great host. We stayed here overnight before our reservation in Banff.
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Tony M.
3 reviews
We really enjoyed our time at the bend. The firewood was stocked and the camping was great fun. The isolation was amazing and the cows added a fun element. The outhouse was very clean and tidy. We even went for a canoe on the lake which was so amazing. Would definitely come back.
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Holly C.
1 review
We had a great time on James's land! We rented the cabin plus the bunkhouse for a family of 6 (it probably would have been too tight with just the cabin). Cows and calves were so cute; one morning we woke up to moos. We picked berries, hung out by the fireplace, rode our bikes, went fishing in the pond, and went on a long hike up the ridge to enjoy beautiful views. The property is remote but very convenient--equal distance to Banff/Calgary.
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Szonja J.
5 reviews
James provided excellent communication prior to our arrival and worked with us due to a heavy rainfall to switch sites to accommodate our tent trailer. The site was beautiful despite the rain and was prepared with wood, water, and a very well kept composting toilet. I'd love to visit again with clear weather.
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Luke H.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
9 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
North Creek
This is a great site with nothing around you but your thoughts. We enjoyed our time there.
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Ben H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
6 m campervan · With kids ·
The Bend
Very clear directions and excellent communication leading up to our stay. We had no problem at all finding the site, which was well stocked with water and firewood. It was definitely a little wet and muddy, as it’s been raining off and on for days, but you can’t control the weather! Just bring boots and be prepared if it’s been raining. Loved seeing the cows on our way in and out.
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Mark S.
4 months on Hipcamp
James' cabin and bunkhouse were perfect for a family hangout. It was a great place to be together. We loved the walk to the lake and the dry places from which to watch the weather. The covered porch was our favourite. Next time we'll have to stay longer and hope for drier weather to enjoy more of the site. Thanks for hosting us James. We truly appreciated your hospitality!
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Christine W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
Stayed at The Bend spot for one night this week. Was a fantastic spot, the cows were fun company! Directions given to find the spot were accurate and easy. Plenty of fire wood and fresh water. Great stay
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Michael S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
9 m travel trailer · With kids ·
North Creek
Easy to get to, clean, cozy little camping area! Quiet, no one bugged us and nice a private
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Joshua H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Bend
Second time camping at the bend, and definitely not our last. The scenery is spectacular, cows gentle and curious, and our host James was friendly and accommodating as always. Canoeing in the lake and seeing Swans and their baby was a real treat. Can’t wait to be back!
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Kincaid C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
5 m car ·
North Creek
We loved this site. Quiet, beautiful, all of the needed camping amenities thought of. A nice flat spot for us to park our truck camper. Access road was in great condition. Despite being near water, we didn’t find mosquitos or bugs to be too bad. James was helpful and responsive. There was a lake with kayaks- we didn’t get a chance to use them this time but hope to come back! Do yourself a favor and book this campsite
Sierra G.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
6 m campervan ·
North Creek
We loved our stay at James’s site, nice and quiet and secluded. We took the walk through to the lake and enjoyed some quiet time, all signs and the map to the lake were easy to follow. Firewood was left out as well as wash and drinking water. Would absolutely recommend!
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Ethan M.
3 months on Hipcamp
A great place, absolutely peaceful — waking up to the sound of cows 😁
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Gilles M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Bend
Nice place to camp. Easy to follow directions, lots of firewood provided, very private, nice scenery. Bathroom is an open air composting pit toilet, uncomfortable in the rain, but otherwise pleasant. Overall our family enjoyed the stay!
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Nick C.
2 months on Hipcamp
We loved our stay! Host was super nice and accommodating. Provided water fill up for our RV and extra water jugs at our site as well. Beautiful and secluded spot that came with a bunch of firewood! We used solar the whole time and it got really great coverage all day. The pit toilet was also very nice. We took a hike to their lake and hopped on the canoes which was such a delight. I highly recommend this hipcamp and I’ve stayed a lot of them and this was special. You’ll be very pleased :)
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Mark F.
17 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
5 m car · With pets ·
The Bend
Great location. Very private and secluded. Plenty of fireword and space. Definitely enjoyed the nature and the noises of the cows! Host was amazing to communicate with. I will definitely be returning.
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Jesse G.
5 months on Hipcamp
Great communication, amazing space, will definitely be coming again!
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Anne Marie D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
North Creek
Our stay at the North Creek campsite was great! Lots of space for my kid to run around and explore, and it was spotless. Stocked with firewood and water. We enjoyed seeing the cows and hearing them from our site. We would definitely stay again.
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Paris P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
Beautiful site. Instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
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Kiran R.
2 months on Hipcamp
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Division No. 15, Alberta, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by James G.
Joined in September 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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