Camping
Only a short drive stands between you and a chance to escape the cement jungle of everyday life! Numerous campgrounds are located within Strathcona County - offering you the perfect chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyone life while enjoying the outdoors.
Elk Island Retreat
54371 Range Road 205
Whether you're simply looking for a unique camping experience with family and friends or for a taste of our country's native history, you will find it at the Elk Island Retreat. Elk Island retreat is the only campground in Strathcona County that offers tipi camping. Guests can book any of the 5 tipis for overnight camping in advance or can book a day use site. Trapper cabins are also available, the rustic log framed cabins have 12 wooden built-in bunks, wooden floors and a wood burning stove to provide comfortable year round camping opportunities. Each cabin also features a picnic shelter, fire pit, stocked woodshed and propane barbecue. Tree covered tenting sites are also available and firewood is included in the tenting rates. 36 fully serviced RV sites are also offered at daily, weekly and monthly rates. Aboriginal resources persons provide Aboriginal Cultural programs at the Elk Island Retreat. Guests can enhance their camping experience by learning more about the Aboriginal Culture through programs and activities provided right at your site.
For more information visit www.elkislandretreat.com or call 780-998-0708.
Half Moon Lake Resort
21524 Township Road 520
Half Moon Lake is a picturesque crescent shaped body of water located just 15 minutes east of Highway 21, south of Highway 630. Half Moon Lake Resort, open during the summer months, has campsites, a developed beach, and boat launch for those looking for some summer water activities.
For more information, call 780-922-3045.
Kawtikh Retreat and Campground
51380B Range Road 205
Offering private, tree-lined lakefront RV sites for seasonal or overnight use, Kawtikh RV Retreat gives RV vacationers who want a holiday destination a rare chance to get back to what matters most - reconnecting with family and friends and of course, the outdoors! Located 40 minutes from downtown Edmonton Kawtikh RV Retreat offers convenient access to numerous area attractions, visitors are encouraged to book both overnight camping, and long term camping in advance.
For more information, visit www.kawtikh.com or call 780-922-5168.
Sandy Beach Campground
Elk Island National Park
Sandy Beach Campground is located in the Astontin Lake Area of Elk Island National Park. The campground offers 77 semi-services sites (15 walk-in tenting, 23 recreational vehicles and 39 general purpose sites) as well as an un-serviced overflow area. Flush toilets, free showers, and picnic shelters are located in the main portion of the campground, firewood is provided, however is unsplit, so bring an axe. Visitors are strongly encouraged to book their sites in advance.
For more information, visit www.pc.gc.ca/elkisland/ or call 780-992-2950.
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Range Road 212 Township Road 530
Friends, families, schools and groups can camp in tent campsites, sleep in eight person bunkhouses or stay in a modern pine lodge setting. The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is perfect for family outings, company retreats or family reunions.
For more information, call 780-922-3939.
Sherwood Forest Campground
23242 Highway 14
For more information, call 780-467-3329.
Van-Es Camp and Conference Centre
South Cooking Lake
For more information, call 780-922-2457.
Last updated: Monday, April 12, 2010
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