Close to home ( Beaumont) gorgeous lot, well cared for, grounds are clean, tons of walking/hiking…read moretrails, love to road bike out that way so lots of open roads for that. River is our backyard and it's fun to kayak or do floats down the river. Peaceful & private is what you seek, look no further.

From the owner: Riverside RV Park, located 15 minutes from the west end of Edmonton provides annual leases for…read morelarge, private, riverfront and meadow sites. Fully serviced, gated with 24/7 security. Enjoy 2.4 km of riverfront and 300 acres to roam on. Extensive walking and bike paths through forested areas. Boat launch.

This is a nice place that is near enough to Edmonton making it super convenient for day trips or…read moreweekends away from city life. Campground: Good variety of sites. RV, tenting, and they have yurt camping which looks amazing and it's on my list to try. Some sites are more difficult than others to set up a tent. The ground is just too packed down and rocky. And other sites I've been on haven't been an issue. Pit toilets and flush toilets. Day use area has the best cellular network connection. Depending on where your site is there is a high likelihood you won't have any. There is some sandy beachiness in the day use area, but you cannot swim in the lake. My favourite part is that it is a dark sky preserve. It's wonderful at night to watch the sky in the amazing quiet of nature.

Haven't been for a while. But a nice park to visit. Lots to do, often we go for a drive, and find a…read morenice place to hike/ walk.

Elk Island National Park is one of my favourite spots to visit…read more The park has many hiking trails ranging from a few kilometres to over 10. So definitely a variety for all fitness levels. Hiking can be done read round, and snowshoeing in the winter. The park has a visitor centre at the south entrance with Parks Canada staff, who are very welcoming, professional and very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, Elk Island is the home of bisons, which have been introduced to the area many years ago. They are impressive beautiful animals, that I've seen up close and personal (from my vehicle). They are impressive park also offers camping at the Astotin Lake area, but also backcountry camping. The park is a short hour (or less) east of Edmonton, and it is absolutely one of the best areas you can go to in Alberta to enjoy the outdoors, outdoor sports and activities, and wildlife. Ell Island National Park is also a dark sky area, where you can enjoy a starry night sky!!!

Located east of Edmonton in Alberta. Free admission for visitors thanks to Strong Canada Pass from…read morenow till Sept 7, 2026. Do not anticipate cell phone reception. You're welcome to try Satellite connection or SOS with the sun. If it's your first time, I highly recommend entering from south entrance, start at Wahkotowin Visitor Centre, read about history, familiarize with wildlife, campgrounds, and pick up a physical map of Elk Island National Park. Staff are very knowledgeable. I was hoping to see elk, yet didn't run into any during this visit. Our goal was to stop at these four lakes: Tawayik, Moss, Astotin, and Shirley. Surprisingly, we didn't see any bison on Bison Loop Road. As we turned left, on our way to Tawayik Lake, we saw a bison standing their ground and staring at us as our vehicle approached. We slowed down, stopped the vehicle from a safe distance. I zoomed my phone in, snapped a quick photo of the bison inside my car. Quick thinking and no other vehicles in sight, I instructed my husband to slowly reverse the rental, then do a u-turn. We didn't make it to Tawayik Lake. As we drove north on Elk Island Parkway, we saw three more bison within a 12 minute span. We passed by Moss Lake and Shirley Lake without stopping. We parked in the parking lot and walked around the grassy area fronting Astotin Lake. There's a blue and green algae warning on 7/24/2026. Do not enter the water. Yet, we saw a few people in boats on the lake. We got a great view of Astotin Island. Best to carry bug spray. We drove out via North Entrance.

The owners make all the difference at this beautiful gem of a campground! The sites are well…read moreallotted; some private, some pull thru's that are a little more open. They have a POOL!!! Even during COVID the owners worked hard to ensure every family got at least one half hour time slot to stay apart and stay safe. They have washrooms at the pool house with immaculate toilets and showers. $1 for 5 minutes and you can adjust the temperature so it's hot!!! I see others mention the train which is noticeable but we were in a tent and did not notice it at night and slept just fine. But honestly the owners are truly what makes this place worth coming to. They are sincere and kind and went out of their way to get us little things we forgot like birdies to play badminton and one singular tea bag! With only a half hour drive from South East Edmonton it's a quick little family getaway that does not disappoint! The only downfall is their weekends book fast!! Not surprised

Great place to bring the family. Deena and Dave go out of there way to make your stay very…read moreenjoyable. Definitely family oriented, with lots for the entire family to do. The pool is a big hit for us.

This is the second time I'm adding this business! Haha It's…read moremy favourite place for Kayaking, camping and just day trips! It's about 100K from downtown Edmonton! The water is pretty clean and motor boats are not allowed! So the best place for kayaking and relaxing! :) I highly recommend this place!

Excellent ranch for summer camps, Riding lessons, and other private functions. Have been going for…read moreseveral years and always have a great time. Learning lots of Riding skills too.

Amazing ranch & 'summer camp' type facility with fantastic varied retreat options just a stone's…read morethrow away from Edmonton. I came here recently as a chaperon for my daughter's grade seven band camp, so I didn't get the complete summer camp experience, but I certainly got a good taste. Our 30 kid band used the Cedar Lodge as their practice space. This space was ideal, having good acoustics, was quite roomy and could have accommodated far more people, and yet was still quite cozy and was stocked with much appreciated simple refreshments. We broke the band down into sections and the kids were able to trade off in smaller groups to have some fun on the super high concrete climbing wall, as well as the the rope course with zip-line. Aside from a briefing on rules, harnesses and helmets, no training was required for the kids for any of these activities because well trained staff was there to assist them every single step of the way (staff even belayed at the climbing wall). And when one tween panicked and fell between the rungs of the rope bridge, she was not left hanging, a quick, calm and efficient rescue was underway in the blink of an eye. A hugely positive experience, most of the kids felt very confident and reached climbing goals. We didn't experience, but certainly saw multiple signs of a full ranch setup as well... the sights and smells of the horses was quite the change of pace from sitting in a Jr. High classroom all day even at a bit of a distance. We dined in the main lodge for lunch. A very cozy atmosphere. Stereotypical summer camp style in many ways, but perhaps almost more luxurious - a glamping dinning hall for sure. Very efficiently laid out was a taco salad bar on the day of our visit, with several choices to assemble together, including vegan and gluten free that everyone enjoyed. Dessert and drinks were also provided. Other amenities that I know of include camp sleeping cabins, an impressive obstacle course, a football field, and an indoor recreation area in the main lodge that had several bouldering/climbing walls. This is a fantastic place for a youth group or a corporate retreat for training and team building. Personally, I'd like to see a few more activities on the menu, but I think it's still interestingly varied, with a phenomenal location. All staff were friendly, professional, and seemed quite well trained. Every spring, they hold a sort of summer kick-off with Family Fun Day, where they open their facility to the public, admission at a very reasonable fee. (I'll post in Yelp's event calendar for 2016's event), so certainly watch out for that if you (or your kids) are the daredevil type who enjoys nature. They also have an event planned for August 27 & 28th, 2016 for their 50th anniversary. Staff alumni are invited to attend - there's an rsvp page set up on their website. A last note, the lodges do display several plaques noting that they are a 'Christian' facility, as well some crosses on display - obviously most people would not have a problem with this, but it's worth noting as some groups might not find it suits their needs.

An amazing RV Park 15 minutes north of Edmonton City Limits. A group of friends camped there last…read moreweekend and were treated royally by the Management and staff. Large serviced sites, clean washrooms, showers, laundry. Quiet setting close to Goose Hummock Golf course for interested golfers. There is a group site with a cookhouse, fire pits, picnic tables, playground for the kids. If you are looking for a weekend camping getaway in the country, yet close to the city you must try this campsite. You will be pleasantly surprised!

From the owner: At Longriders Hayrides, we provide year-round sleigh and wagon rides. Based in Gibbons, we are only…read more15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. Whether it is summer or winter, come visit us for some country fun or we will come to you.

What a great place to get away to camp & enjoy nature. But still very close to Edmonton!read more

The Old Farm RV resort is a quiet, peaceful get away from the city noise. It's a fantastic place…read moreto sit and listen to the many species of birds that nest there every spring along with all the small critters as well. There are huge meadows of green grass and walking trails throughout the property. Excellent place to unwind and perfect for the kids!! Alberta Beach in only a few minutes away. Highly recommended!

We spent two weekends at Mink Lake this summer so far- and had a blast. July long weekend had a…read moregreat band playing, a slip and slide for the kids, face painting and bouncer houses. the weekend after was quieter but they have three little park set ups and the beach was nice. the water wasn't great for swimming- but nice for paddle boarding/floaties. the staff were nice, and the store has a little bit of everything.

Grew up around here and had many great memories with friends and family. I just took my kids to…read moreMink for 2 nights and was horrified by the lack of maintenance of the property and lake. Garbage and droppings all over and in the lake. My heart sank like the old jeans in the lake as peered out onto it from the dock. Weeds as far as I could see. No one really cares for this lake anymore it's obvious. It's a shame. Firewood is $17/bag lasted us about 4.5hrs of burn time. You also need to get an plug adapter for the plug in if you rent an powered campsite. $20 deposit. On the positive side the staff were super friendly. The store is open 24 hrs and sells alittle of everything at not that big of mark up. The best part of the trip were the great friendly campers there. I'll be back in 5-10 years to see how much has changed but unfortunately it won't be to camp. Thanks for the moments I used to have Mink lake.