Forest camping near Red Deer

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Red Deer

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FreeWheelin' Motorcycle Camping

23 sites · Tents60 acres · Nordegg, AB

60 acres located close to Rocky Mountain House with nearly 2km of waterfront on the North Saskatchewan River! Your stay includes wood and fresh drinking water. Motorcycles welcome. Outhouses are available. This is a rough it style site with no electricity or plumbing. Cost is $30 a night for tenting plus $5 per additional person per night. $50 for trailers/motor homes. RV is $35 a night plus $5 per additional person per night. We have limited availability of tents to rent at $30 a night.

Aspen Grove

3 sites · Tents120 acres · Red Deer, AB

This area is one of the last remaining natural areas around Sylvan lake. Our family has spent over 120 years as stewards of the land and are excited to share what we have protected. Enjoy Private Tent Camping in a Pristine Aspen Forest with a fire pit. All within 500 feet of Sylvan Lake. This is the perfect place to disconnect yourself from the city! Your fee includes free access to 20 acres of forest, excellent wildlife viewing and unlimited deadfall to use as firewood, if you don't mind some manual labour. My kids cut and split firewood if you would like some waiting at your site when you arrive. We have seasoned and split bundles for $10 and you can pre-purchase them when you complete your checkout. It's like a lemonade stand for them...just more work. ;) A professionally maintained porta-potty is on-site for your comfort. We are pet-friendly! If you enjoy the water, this is an ideal location for Kayaking, Paddleboarding or just lounging on an air mattress. With its picturesque scenery and shallow shoreline, Sylvan Lake is a great place to spend some time. Sylvan Lake's laid back nature and small-town charm are warm and inviting and have all the amenities that you could ask for. We look forward to hosting you!

Rancho Relaxo

16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Red Deer, AB

Rancho Relaxo Resort is a permaculture demonstration farm that offers affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations with top-quality organic meals.Rancho Relaxo Resort is one of Alberta's first eco-tourism destination resorts and will feature renewable energy systems, organic food production, water harvest, food storage, off-grid log cabins, and a plethora of other ideas that help families move towards self-sufficiency, food security, and healthy communities.This beautiful five-acre permaculture demonstration farm has the potential to host events, workshops, and courses, while offering affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations. The resort creates a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that enhances social interaction, connections with the natural world, and confidence in themselves as an informed consumer.Jeff & Juli's knowledge of the Alberta geography, events, inhabitants, and recreational opportunities will be invaluable to travellers that would prefer to have a home base, a host family, and a personal guide to help them make the most of their time in this beautiful land. Our guided off-site ventures will allow domestic and international explorers to experience all the diverse culture and activities Alberta has to offer, including First Nations ceremonies, access to the Parks, world-class museums and more.Our working permaculture farm offers many opportunities for 'hands-on' learning, ranging from egg-collection to soil building. We encourage guests to get involved, share ideas, and get excited about new skills, all while enjoying the beautiful mountain views, forest trails, and organic gardens.Delicious, wholesome meals will be supplied using only the highest quality ingredients available, will be cooked from scratch, and prepared fresh every day. Healthy food is the key to healthy people.To round out the day, who could resist a star-filled sky with guitars around the campfire? The perfect way to unplug!

Nature's Getaway

99 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Learn more about this land: The location on the map is close by not exact, you will receive the address after booking. Bring your own tents or RVs! There is a large clean pool great for swimming, paddle boarding or floating. Explore the rock wall in the gravel pit for fossils. Running drinking water on site for you to use, faucets on the garage. You are welcome to use the hay shed for shade and rain cover. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site is flat. There are 3 fire pits on the property, feel free to make a new one at your camp. There is a sports shed by the tennis court with a bocce ball, bean bag toss, horseshoes, tennis rackets and tennis balls, please return everything after using it. The public bathroom and shower are accessible via the door on the south side of the garage. Bring your own toilet paper, only flush feces and toilet paper, we use a septic field. Pets are welcome!

Collinswood Retreat

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Collin’s Wood is a very special place indeed. The land was bought by my grandfather years ago when he moved to Canada from England and wanted to chase his log cabin dream. Our main cabin my family built from trees on the land, entirely by hand. We have photos of the trees being cut and the bark being peeled off. Since then, we’ve made many changes out there, we now have a guest cabin that used to be a Teacheridge (back when teachers would live in a one room building beside the school), eventually it was turned into a cafe and now it sits on our land as a guest cabin. This place is so magical. With a quarter section of land I grew up running through the forest with my friends and learning about what the land has to offer. My parents have spent every spare weekend out there making this paradise into what it is today. All the buildings were created by my family through labour and love. We’ve hosted weddings, and family reunions. We hope you appreciate how special this place is. Come see for yourself!

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FreeWheelin' Motorcycle Camping

23 sites · Tents60 acres · Nordegg, AB

60 acres located close to Rocky Mountain House with nearly 2km of waterfront on the North Saskatchewan River! Your stay includes wood and fresh drinking water. Motorcycles welcome. Outhouses are available. This is a rough it style site with no electricity or plumbing. Cost is $30 a night for tenting plus $5 per additional person per night. $50 for trailers/motor homes. RV is $35 a night plus $5 per additional person per night. We have limited availability of tents to rent at $30 a night.

Hawk’s View Ranch

1 site · RV156 acres · Red Deer, AB

We have 156 acres of incredible farm land for you to enjoy. You can walk around and see what crop we are growing, check out our amazing horses, and enjoy viewing the birds and other wildlife that visit the farm. We have fresh eggs every day from our chickens and fresh veggies in season from our box gardens. We also have an incredible life skills program called Horse Connect, that you can book an afternoon with a group. You can learn more about it on the Horse Connect facebook page. There is a great parking pad for your RV along with a private picnic table and fire area. We have free wood for you to use too.

Nature's Getaway

99 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Learn more about this land: The location on the map is close by not exact, you will receive the address after booking. Bring your own tents or RVs! There is a large clean pool great for swimming, paddle boarding or floating. Explore the rock wall in the gravel pit for fossils. Running drinking water on site for you to use, faucets on the garage. You are welcome to use the hay shed for shade and rain cover. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site is flat. There are 3 fire pits on the property, feel free to make a new one at your camp. There is a sports shed by the tennis court with a bocce ball, bean bag toss, horseshoes, tennis rackets and tennis balls, please return everything after using it. The public bathroom and shower are accessible via the door on the south side of the garage. Bring your own toilet paper, only flush feces and toilet paper, we use a septic field. Pets are welcome!

Rancho Relaxo

16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Red Deer, AB

Rancho Relaxo Resort is a permaculture demonstration farm that offers affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations with top-quality organic meals.Rancho Relaxo Resort is one of Alberta's first eco-tourism destination resorts and will feature renewable energy systems, organic food production, water harvest, food storage, off-grid log cabins, and a plethora of other ideas that help families move towards self-sufficiency, food security, and healthy communities.This beautiful five-acre permaculture demonstration farm has the potential to host events, workshops, and courses, while offering affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations. The resort creates a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that enhances social interaction, connections with the natural world, and confidence in themselves as an informed consumer.Jeff & Juli's knowledge of the Alberta geography, events, inhabitants, and recreational opportunities will be invaluable to travellers that would prefer to have a home base, a host family, and a personal guide to help them make the most of their time in this beautiful land. Our guided off-site ventures will allow domestic and international explorers to experience all the diverse culture and activities Alberta has to offer, including First Nations ceremonies, access to the Parks, world-class museums and more.Our working permaculture farm offers many opportunities for 'hands-on' learning, ranging from egg-collection to soil building. We encourage guests to get involved, share ideas, and get excited about new skills, all while enjoying the beautiful mountain views, forest trails, and organic gardens.Delicious, wholesome meals will be supplied using only the highest quality ingredients available, will be cooked from scratch, and prepared fresh every day. Healthy food is the key to healthy people.To round out the day, who could resist a star-filled sky with guitars around the campfire? The perfect way to unplug!

Collinswood Retreat

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Collin’s Wood is a very special place indeed. The land was bought by my grandfather years ago when he moved to Canada from England and wanted to chase his log cabin dream. Our main cabin my family built from trees on the land, entirely by hand. We have photos of the trees being cut and the bark being peeled off. Since then, we’ve made many changes out there, we now have a guest cabin that used to be a Teacheridge (back when teachers would live in a one room building beside the school), eventually it was turned into a cafe and now it sits on our land as a guest cabin. This place is so magical. With a quarter section of land I grew up running through the forest with my friends and learning about what the land has to offer. My parents have spent every spare weekend out there making this paradise into what it is today. All the buildings were created by my family through labour and love. We’ve hosted weddings, and family reunions. We hope you appreciate how special this place is. Come see for yourself!

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Aspen Grove

3 sites · Tents120 acres · Red Deer, AB

This area is one of the last remaining natural areas around Sylvan lake. Our family has spent over 120 years as stewards of the land and are excited to share what we have protected. Enjoy Private Tent Camping in a Pristine Aspen Forest with a fire pit. All within 500 feet of Sylvan Lake. This is the perfect place to disconnect yourself from the city! Your fee includes free access to 20 acres of forest, excellent wildlife viewing and unlimited deadfall to use as firewood, if you don't mind some manual labour. My kids cut and split firewood if you would like some waiting at your site when you arrive. We have seasoned and split bundles for $10 and you can pre-purchase them when you complete your checkout. It's like a lemonade stand for them...just more work. ;) A professionally maintained porta-potty is on-site for your comfort. We are pet-friendly! If you enjoy the water, this is an ideal location for Kayaking, Paddleboarding or just lounging on an air mattress. With its picturesque scenery and shallow shoreline, Sylvan Lake is a great place to spend some time. Sylvan Lake's laid back nature and small-town charm are warm and inviting and have all the amenities that you could ask for. We look forward to hosting you!

Collinswood Retreat

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Collin’s Wood is a very special place indeed. The land was bought by my grandfather years ago when he moved to Canada from England and wanted to chase his log cabin dream. Our main cabin my family built from trees on the land, entirely by hand. We have photos of the trees being cut and the bark being peeled off. Since then, we’ve made many changes out there, we now have a guest cabin that used to be a Teacheridge (back when teachers would live in a one room building beside the school), eventually it was turned into a cafe and now it sits on our land as a guest cabin. This place is so magical. With a quarter section of land I grew up running through the forest with my friends and learning about what the land has to offer. My parents have spent every spare weekend out there making this paradise into what it is today. All the buildings were created by my family through labour and love. We’ve hosted weddings, and family reunions. We hope you appreciate how special this place is. Come see for yourself!

FreeWheelin' Motorcycle Camping

23 sites · Tents60 acres · Nordegg, AB

60 acres located close to Rocky Mountain House with nearly 2km of waterfront on the North Saskatchewan River! Your stay includes wood and fresh drinking water. Motorcycles welcome. Outhouses are available. This is a rough it style site with no electricity or plumbing. Cost is $30 a night for tenting plus $5 per additional person per night. $50 for trailers/motor homes. RV is $35 a night plus $5 per additional person per night. We have limited availability of tents to rent at $30 a night.

Nature's Getaway

99 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Red Deer, AB

Learn more about this land: The location on the map is close by not exact, you will receive the address after booking. Bring your own tents or RVs! There is a large clean pool great for swimming, paddle boarding or floating. Explore the rock wall in the gravel pit for fossils. Running drinking water on site for you to use, faucets on the garage. You are welcome to use the hay shed for shade and rain cover. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site is flat. There are 3 fire pits on the property, feel free to make a new one at your camp. There is a sports shed by the tennis court with a bocce ball, bean bag toss, horseshoes, tennis rackets and tennis balls, please return everything after using it. The public bathroom and shower are accessible via the door on the south side of the garage. Bring your own toilet paper, only flush feces and toilet paper, we use a septic field. Pets are welcome!

Riverside Valley Camp

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Red Deer, AB

Our 160-acre regenerative agriculture family farm came to be in May of 2021. After previously homesteading on a humble 1-acre property our family had dreams of owning more land where we could establish a farm to call home for many years to come and farm in ways that would be sustainable for generations to follow. Upon first look, the heart and soul that the original owners poured into this property shone like the sun glaring on the water of the river. We knew this was the perfect place to call home for our growing family, and a place so beautiful we could not wait to share it with others. Nestled into a Valley aside from a winding riverbed, our campsite offers serene privacy for guests. With a private beach and swimming hole only a short walk away, guests will be able to have fun splashing around in the water on hot days or simply enjoy the breathtaking views through the peaceful forest leading up to the sandy shore.

Rancho Relaxo

16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Red Deer, AB

Rancho Relaxo Resort is a permaculture demonstration farm that offers affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations with top-quality organic meals.Rancho Relaxo Resort is one of Alberta's first eco-tourism destination resorts and will feature renewable energy systems, organic food production, water harvest, food storage, off-grid log cabins, and a plethora of other ideas that help families move towards self-sufficiency, food security, and healthy communities.This beautiful five-acre permaculture demonstration farm has the potential to host events, workshops, and courses, while offering affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations. The resort creates a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that enhances social interaction, connections with the natural world, and confidence in themselves as an informed consumer.Jeff & Juli's knowledge of the Alberta geography, events, inhabitants, and recreational opportunities will be invaluable to travellers that would prefer to have a home base, a host family, and a personal guide to help them make the most of their time in this beautiful land. Our guided off-site ventures will allow domestic and international explorers to experience all the diverse culture and activities Alberta has to offer, including First Nations ceremonies, access to the Parks, world-class museums and more.Our working permaculture farm offers many opportunities for 'hands-on' learning, ranging from egg-collection to soil building. We encourage guests to get involved, share ideas, and get excited about new skills, all while enjoying the beautiful mountain views, forest trails, and organic gardens.Delicious, wholesome meals will be supplied using only the highest quality ingredients available, will be cooked from scratch, and prepared fresh every day. Healthy food is the key to healthy people.To round out the day, who could resist a star-filled sky with guitars around the campfire? The perfect way to unplug!

Hawk’s View Ranch

1 site · RV156 acres · Red Deer, AB

We have 156 acres of incredible farm land for you to enjoy. You can walk around and see what crop we are growing, check out our amazing horses, and enjoy viewing the birds and other wildlife that visit the farm. We have fresh eggs every day from our chickens and fresh veggies in season from our box gardens. We also have an incredible life skills program called Horse Connect, that you can book an afternoon with a group. You can learn more about it on the Horse Connect facebook page. There is a great parking pad for your RV along with a private picnic table and fire area. We have free wood for you to use too.

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Looking for a camping adventure in the heart of nature? Look no further than Hipcamp's selection of over 330 forest campsites near Red Deer, Alberta in Canada. Whether you're an off-roading enthusiast, a whitewater paddler, or simply looking to enjoy the beauty of fall, there's a campsite for you. Explore options like The Secret Sanctuary (56 reviews), Aspen Grove (37 reviews), and Cattle Ranch in the Foothills (28 reviews), each offering a unique experience. Enjoy popular facilities such as showers, potable water, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $20, camping in the forest near Red Deer is both affordable and unforgettable.

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