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Campgrounds and RV parks near Strathcona County, AB

43 campgrounds and RV Parks near Strathcona County, AB. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Strathcona County, AB

Half Moon Lake Resort And Dude Ranch

Alberta (13 km away)

$$$$$

(250 sites)

Rainbow Valley Campground

Edmonton, AB (21 km away)

$$$$$

(78 sites)

Alberta (24 km away)

Fort Saskatchewan, AB (25 km away)

$$$$$

(40 sites)

St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park

St. Albert, AB (29 km away)

$$$$$

(93 sites)

Astotin Lake Campground - Elk Island National Park

Astotin Lake Campground - Elk Island National Park

Alberta (32 km away)

$$$$$

(75 sites)

Lindbrook Star Gazer Campground and RV Park

Lindbrook Star Gazer Campground and RV Park

Tofield, AB (33 km away)

$$$$$

(40 sites)

Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Center

Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Center

Alberta (35 km away)

$$$$$

(372 sites)

Longriders RV Park-Open Year Round

Gibbons, AB (35 km away)

$$$$$

(225 sites)

River Valley Lions Campground

Devon, AB (37 km away)

$$$$$

(230 sites)

Goose Hummock RV Resort

Alberta (37 km away)

Goose Hummock RV Resort

Gibbons, AB (38 km away)

$$$$$

(70 sites)

Most common amenities

Toilets Tables Grills Showers Dump station Firewood Playground Pet friendly Laundry Internet

Camping near Strathcona County

Strathcona County sits immediately east of Edmonton in Alberta's parkland belt, bordered by Elk Island National Park and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. The county is part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, with most of the population in Sherwood Park and the balance spread across a large rural service area. For RV travellers, this means quick access to grocery, fuel, and dump stations in town, with campgrounds and trail networks within a 20 to 45 minute drive of Sherwood Park. Private campgrounds within the county handle most overnight RV demand. Half Moon Lake Resort And Dude Ranch sits on a small lake southeast of Edmonton and operates during the summer months with a sandy beach, heated pool, and seasonal and short-stay sites. Rainbow Valley Campground, Longriders RV Park-Open Year Round, Elk Island Retreat, and Kawtikh RV Retreat round out the nearby options, with Longriders providing rare year-round service and Elk Island Retreat offering domes, yurts, cabins, and full-service RV sites near the national park gate.

Things to do in Strathcona County

Elk Island National Park is the headline draw, with bison, elk, and more than 250 bird species across more than 80 km of trails, plus canoe and kayak rentals on Astotin Lake. The park sits inside the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, so clear nights bring strong stargazing and frequent aurora viewing. South of the highway, the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area carries maintained hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails in summer, and cross-country ski, snowshoe, and fat-bike routes in winter. The Strathcona Wilderness Centre adds year-round walk-in tenting and groomed trails close to Sherwood Park. Families staying at Half Moon Lake Resort And Dude Ranch can fill afternoons with the beach, mini-golf, paddle boats, and pickleball without leaving the property.

Camping spots and RV parks near Strathcona County, AB

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Seasonal information for Strathcona County

spring
March - May
10° / -2°C 28 mm
Variable; snow can linger into early May
summer
June - August
22° / 11°C 80 mm
Peak season; book Elk Island weeks ahead
fall
September - November
9° / -3°C 25 mm
First frost in late September; cool nights
winter
December - February
-6° / -14°C 15 mm
Cold and dry; most private campgrounds closed

The peak RV season runs from the May long weekend through early September, when daytime highs are mild, lakes are open, and Elk Island programs are in full swing. July and August carry the warmest weather and the most thunderstorm activity, with afternoon storms sometimes producing hail. June is typically the wettest month of the year in the Edmonton area, with around 94 mm of precipitation spread across roughly 14 rainy days, so site drainage and bug pressure are worth planning around. Shoulder seasons are short and changeable. Snow can linger into early May, since the average last spring frost falls around May 8 and the first fall frost typically returns in late September, with snow possible by October. Many private campgrounds, including Half Moon Lake Resort And Dude Ranch, operate only during summer. For winter trips, options narrow sharply: Longriders RV Park-Open Year Round stays open, and Cooking Lake-Blackfoot switches over to ski and snowshoe trail designations once snow sets in. Miquelon Lake Provincial Park to the southeast and the Strathcona Wilderness Centre are common cold-weather alternatives.

Top Hosts near Strathcona County, AB

Gary293 trips - Joined Mar 2019 - Superhost

5.0

Gary was great to deal with, very accommodating and willing to assist with any questions, would definitely rent from Gary again, a great experience all round.

Daniel M. - Sep 2026

5.0

We had an awesome experience renting from Gary! He was incredibly helpful, accommodating, and great to communicate with from start to finish. The RV was excellent, and Gary made the entire process easy and stress-free for our family. We had a great trip and would absolutely rent from him again. Highly recommend!

Ed L. - Aug 2026

Class C in Leduc-County

Class C in Leduc-County

4.8 (41)

Gary's Coachmen Family getaway

2011 · Sleeps 8

· 24.2 km

$195 CAD /night

Dang142 trips - Joined Feb 2019 - Superhost

5.0

The camper worked perfect for us! It was clean, we got propane for the stove, toilet worked, and beds were comfortable! If we needed help the host was always a text or phone call away :) I’d rent again for next summer

Monika K. - Sep 2026

5.0

Exceptional host and amazing trailer. We appreciated the communication and accommodation from Hang throughout. We enjoyed our weekend very much and it is equipped with everything you need to camp. Make sure you bring your own toilet paper and bedding! We look forward to using Hang’s trailers again in the future.

Haedan L. - Aug 2026

Hybrid in Edmonton

4.5 (43)

Lightweight hybrid 3 large beds

15 foot Palomino 147x Hybrid

2014 · Sleeps 6

· 26.8 km

$85 CAD /night

How to book campgrounds near Strathcona County

Reservations for Elk Island National Park's Astotin Lake Campground and Oster Lake backcountry sites are handled through the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca, or by phone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). Parks Canada launches reservations for the visitor season in January, with specific launch dates and times that vary by location, so check the official launch date for Elk Island and be online when the system opens. Alberta Parks campgrounds, including those at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot, are booked through reserve.albertaparks.ca on a rolling 90-day window, with a 16-night maximum stay. Private campgrounds in the county, including Half Moon Lake Resort And Dude Ranch, Rainbow Valley Campground, Elk Island Retreat, and Kawtikh RV Retreat, are booked directly on each operator's website or by phone, with seasonal sites typically held by returning campers.

What to expect in Strathcona County

Expect rolling parkland, aspen and spruce forest, shallow lakes, and wetlands rather than mountain scenery. The terrain is flat to gently rolling, so most sites are easy to level. Wildlife is genuinely close: Elk Island played a major role in plains bison conservation, and plains and wood bison roam freely inside the park, so visitors are asked to keep well back and never approach. Mosquitoes and biting flies peak from June into early August, so bring repellent and screens. Summer days are long, with around 17 hours of daylight near the solstice, while nights can cool sharply even in July. Cell coverage is reliable around Sherwood Park but thins inside parts of the recreation area. Sherwood Park has full-service grocery, fuel, propane, and RV supply within a short drive of every campground listed.

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