Bonnie is a Star Host
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95% Recommend28 ratings · 24 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping on 16 X 16 Pad
Gorgeous views from tent pad and amazing stars at night. My daughter loved meeting Peanut the ostrich and emus. Thanks!
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Stephanie J.
2 years on Hipcamp
Wonderful location! The birds were fantastic and unique neighbours for the night. The hosts were lovely, too.
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Cat S.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping on 16 X 16 Pad
Super nice hosts. Michael & Bonnie were so gracious & welcoming. It was so relaxing & peaceful. Thank you for a lovely evening. And thank you for the peas. They are delicious 🙂
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Gwen S.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Perfect if not for the mosquitoes
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping on grass or ground
Host Bonnie was very responsive and welcoming! She introduced us to the emus and ostrich, a real charm! The landscape was also amazing, and well situated (15 min from royal tyrell museum, less than 10 min from drumheller city center, 15 min to horseshoe canyon). The only thing that made it a bit less than ideal was the fact that mosquitoes were everywhere...this made us want to get out of there as fast as possible instead of enjoying the area.
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Ran T.
4 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping on Ground
It was a really nice place to camp nice and quiet and peaceful, really pretty site of the badlands.
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Alayna B.
9 months on Hipcamp
Bonnie and Michael are such an amazing host! They are very accommodating and patient with us. We really enjoyed our stay in their property. It’s very peaceful and we felt very safe at night. They are nice enough to let us feed the emus in the morning. Highly recommend this place and please do respect the place and host when you came visit so we don’t lose a gem like this.
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Wil Y.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping on Ground
Great campsite in a peaceful area, less than a ten minutes drive from drumheller. The hosts are really sweet and showed us their birds (ostrich and emus). The surroundings are beautiful and you also have horses as neighbours.
Would totally recommend this place !
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Enora T.
9 months on Hipcamp
It was a fun Visit basically got to see a dinosaur every day they had ostrich and some emus very fun place to stay
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Krie2 N.
10 months on Hipcamp
Great spot, welcoming host, Confy area that felt private, Close to town if you need anything. And emus!
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Esteban F.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping on 16 X 16 Pad
The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed watching the birds! It was very easy to find and the area was secluded but close enough to all of the attractions we wanted to visit!
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Cass T.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent Camping on grass or ground
We had the best time camping on Bonnie’s land! Bonnie and Michael were so generous with their time, introducing us to all their birds and making sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. Thank you so much Bonnie and Michael!
Cassandra B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Camping with Emus in the Badlands!
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping on grass or ground
Camping on Bonnie’s land was such a cool experience! She and Mike were kind and welcoming. Bonnie answered any questions we had while planning our trip. Mike had some great suggestions for places to see in the area. We camp in Drumheller once a year, and this is so much better than the crowded, noisy campgrounds we’ve stayed at before. The location is very convenient. The view is beautiful, especially at sunset. The emus are right across from the tent pad and don’t make any noticeable noise or smells. The site is not super far from the road, so you may hear the occasional car in the distance. But the land around the tent pad grows nice and wild, so it feels very private with the shrubs and grasses on all sides. Our tent is 16’x9’. That’s probably the max (lengthwise) that will fit on the tent pad, but we had plenty of space in front (widthwise). Mike showed us some fossils when we went to visit the birds, and we got to watch the animals getting fed. Highly recommended for adults and children alike!
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Leia A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
With kids ·
1966 Golden Falcon Charmer!
The main host was ill when we were there, so her husband was our contact and he was very pleasant. However, there were many things that needed to be done to make our stay more welcoming. The screens had holes (and mosquitos appeared each night), the bathroom no light, the sheets had holes, mouse poop was in the drawers, and the kitchen no cooking pot or coffee making option. This can all be rectified. Also, because this is a hot area, it would be helpful if the ice box was ready when guests arrived.
The bed is narrower then a double, and the bathroom ceiling is low, so I would not recommend this camper to tall people, as they will not fit. (I was okay at 5'8").
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Ingrid S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Strange and Wonderful camping spot!
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping on grass or ground
This place is the most wholesome!
Bonnie and Mike are 🌈 accepting, gentle, and friendly folks who are so passionate about the land and their sanctuary of birds. We had a great time here. The location beats any of the campgrounds in Drumheller and while the amenities are not amazing (no picnic table, pump water, buggy outhouse), the experience as a whole is well worth the stay if you're self sufficient. Thanks again for the welcome, the chats, the tour, and the kindness. We'd love to return next time we come though!
Melanie O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Bonnie was incredibly kind and always accessible. Her place was absolutely ideal - peaceful, with stunning views.
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Ror O.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
I had a lovely time camping on Bonnie's land. She was very welcoming and showed me all of the birds that she rescues. The spot itself is very nice, it was great being able to pitch the tent on the wooden platform.
Cassandra B.
3 reviews
Bonnie’s land was nothing short of breathtaking! The views from morning, noon and night were post card worthy. I cannot thank the hosts enough for their hospitality and willingness to share their love for their home and unique animals! I would love to return again someday day and I would recommend anyone camping in a tent to stay here for a unique camping experience! Thanks again for everything!
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Lauren P.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Great spot for the night! It was exactly as described.
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Kate P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Bonnie's land is gorgeous, quiet and the hosts were both friendly and lovely people to chat to. Would definitely recommend!
Chiara Z.
6 reviews
Host Bonnie kind and hospitable. Views of Badland layers stunning and ostrich and emus lovely. Austere landscape. Amenities at this site are minimal. Biffy available. Wooden tent pad clarified tent spot.
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Jennifer H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping on grass or ground
The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The ostrich & emus were inquisitive! We were made to feel like we were in our own backyard.
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Jennifer B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Great camp spot. Loved having the deck for the tent. Beautiful location and a very quiet evening. Thank you!
Jamie K.
2 years on Hipcamp
We were hosted by Bonnie and Michael, who were extremely kind! My kids loved being in proximity with emus, ostriches and other farm animals. We hiked around property grounds. A large wooden tent pad made tent installation quite easy and we were able to sleep on a flat surface :)
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Demian P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Group trip ·
Amazing Views of Drumheller Valley
Bonnie and Mike were communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. It's a hoot to stay on a farm and discover various things about the animal. I wish we had more time to learn.
Jennifer K.
3 years on Hipcamp
Location
Drumheller, Division No. 5, Alberta, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Bonnie S.
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