Campgrounds and RV parks near Edmonton, AB

Edmonton sits in central Alberta along the North Saskatchewan River, at roughly 53.5° N. The city is surrounded by a continuous river-valley park system stretching roughly from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan, giving RV travellers quick access to trails, playgrounds, and the river without leaving the metro. Elk Island National Park is about 35 minutes east of Edmonton, and Alberta has over 470 provincial parks and protected areas plus many privately owned campgrounds, with dozens of reservable options within a few hours' drive. RV travellers have a mix of in-city and edge-of-city options. Rainbow Valley Campground sits inside Whitemud Park in the river valley, close to West Edmonton Mall and other city attractions. St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park serves the northwest suburb of St. Albert, while Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Center sits west of the city along the Yellowhead Highway corridor. River Valley Lions Campground and Canada Energy Museum Campground extend the options west toward Devon. Because the camping season is short, sites in and around Edmonton book heavily on summer weekends and long weekends.

Reservation systems vary by operator. Alberta Parks individual and backcountry campsite reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance of the scheduled arrival date, while group camping and comfort camping reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance. The booking window advances one day each morning at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Parks Canada launches reservations for the summer season in January, with launch dates varying by location, and Elk Island bookings fill quickly for summer weekends. Private campgrounds handle bookings individually. Rainbow Valley Campground, St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park, Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Center, River Valley Lions Campground, and Canada Energy Museum Campground each take reservations through their own websites or phone lines. Book long weekends and July-August dates as far ahead as possible.