Alberta expands online campground reservation system
Starting March 8, Albertans and visitors can book more than 5800 campsites at 50 provincial campgrounds online or
through a new toll-free phone reservation service.
Online reservations at 50 provincial campgrounds are available up to 90 days in advance at
Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca.
- Online reservations start March 8 at 9 a.m. for the May long weekend.
- Online reservations start April 1 for the July long weekend.
- Online reservations start May 3 for the August long weekend.
- Online reservations start June 5 for the September long weekend.
Visitors can preview Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca to research their individual campsite on an interactive map. The maps show the campsite size and features such as nearby trails, firepit location, and proximity to washrooms. The website provides a 360-degree panoramic view of each campsite and campground.
Starting March 8, a new toll-free phone reservation service will allow those who prefer to talk to a real person, to book their campsite over the phone at 1-877-537-2757.
In 2009, campers made nearly 50,000 online reservations. More than 20 provincial campgroundsa that are not online, will begin taking phone reservations at local campground offices on May 3. More than 140 other provincial campgrounds offer first-come first-served only campsites.
