Camping

Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts

Starting June 25th, Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site will be opening select camping facilities with some restrictions. For capacity and safety reasons, all Equipped Campsite and Heritage camping bookings (tipis, trapper tents, cabins) for the season are not available.

  • Washrooms and kitchen shelters will be open.
  • Campfires will be allowed.
  • Shower facilities will not be available.
  • We will cap all our campgrounds at approximately 75% occupancy at this time.

Visit the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site COVID-19 page for updates on all national historic site services and details.

Heritage Camping | Front-Country Camping | Equipped Camping

 

Online reservations now available:

Reserve: reservations.pc.gc.ca/rockymountainhouse

 

Heritage Camping

Camp in comfort! Cook bannock and trapper’s tea over a fire. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the fur trade. Camping fee includes a Fur Trade Camp Kit: bison hide, period cooking kit and utensils, blow tube and flint/steel fire-starting kit, bannock mix, trapper’s tea, spices, oil and soap. 

Métis Trapper Tents

  • Sleep up to 5 on double or twin beds (beds and mattresses included).
  • Wooden platform flooring,rustic table and chairs provided.
  • Communal fire pits.

Tipis

  • Sleep up to 8, sleeping mats provided. 
  • Wooden platform flooring, rustic tables and chairs provided.
  • Outside fire pits and picnic tables.

Trapline Cabins

  • Sleeps 6 people: one double captain style bed and 4 sleeping mats in the loft.

Additional Information

  • Trapper tents and tipis are 50 metres from parking area to ensure a true nature experience.
  • Washroom facilities nearby, bear-proof garbage containers, day use area, volleyball court and boat launch.
  • Community fire pits and picnic tables. 
  • Walking distance to Visitor Centre, gift shop and on-site events and interpretive programs.
  • Check-in at the heritage campground is after 3:00 p.m. and Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • Tipi and Trapper Tent Camping, per site   - $58.80
  • Trapline Cabins, per site - $120

Front-Country Camping

  • Walk-in tenting: 10 sites
  • RV campground: 24 un-serviced trailer sites
  • Campground Facilities include picnic area, kitchen shelter, fire pits, washrooms and showers
  • Firewood is available for purchase for $6.80 per bundle
  • Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. and Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • Front Country Camping (RV and walk-in tenting)  - $25.50

Equipped Camping

No gear? No problem. Tackle the great outdoors with a fully equipped camping kit. Book this experience and Parks Canada will provide the basics. Equipped Camping is $70 per night. For more information, call 403-845-2412.

Equipped Campsites Include: 

  • 6 person tent (set up) 
  • Sleeping pads 
  • Stove and propane
  • Lantern
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Camping orientation session
  • Camping permit 
  • Sleeping bags


  
RV campground: 24 un-serviced trailer sites Métis Trapper Tents