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05-23-2019, 08:06 AM
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Advice is needed
Hi Guys - looking for recommendations public spots for camping
Thanks
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05-23-2019, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mido
Hi Guys - looking for recommendations public spots for camping
Thanks
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Could you narrow down where you are thinking of camping.
I'm partial to Moab Utah myself...doubt if you want to travel that far 
But seriously...it's a big province, you willing to drive anywhere?
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05-23-2019, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bobtodrick
Could you narrow down where you are thinking of camping.
I'm partial to Moab Utah myself...doubt if you want to travel that far
But seriously...it's a big province, you willing to drive anywhere? |
Around Edmonton thanks 
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05-23-2019, 10:43 AM
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Around Edmonton thanks
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Also I’m ok to drive maybe for an hour or so looking for your recommendation thanks
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05-23-2019, 10:50 AM
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I was looking for a spot this morning myself. I'm heading to the southern part of the province though.
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05-23-2019, 10:51 AM
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“Public spots”......do you mean free random camping?
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05-23-2019, 11:04 AM
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Rainbow valley.
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05-23-2019, 11:49 AM
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I posted about this as well.... I assume you mean crown land??
I have no idea and I am not confident enough to just drive into a place and hope for the best! ha ha
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05-23-2019, 07:47 PM
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If you don't want to drive to Elk Point then have a look at Lessard Lake Public Campground about an hour from the city, been there decent place, if your tenting it take a spot in the bush area its for tenting.
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05-23-2019, 08:06 PM
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05-23-2019, 08:31 PM
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Long Island lake is nice and Pembina River is great for kids. Both can be booked online in advance.
Look up the areas south of Athabasca and to the southwest. Some good private campgrounds in that area
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05-24-2019, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Talking moose
“Public spots”......do you mean free random camping?
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Yes that what i meant
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05-24-2019, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Blastoff
If you don't want to drive to Elk Point then have a look at Lessard Lake Public Campground about an hour from the city, been there decent place, if your tenting it take a spot in the bush area its for tenting. |
Thank you will check it out
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05-24-2019, 12:12 AM
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Thanks , was looking for free campground.
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05-24-2019, 06:08 AM
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Walmart, if you get there early you might get a view lot.
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05-24-2019, 10:04 AM
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Walmart, if you get there early you might get a view lot.
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ha ha I said this to my gf.. we drove through the devon camp ground and that is not camping. it was literally a parking lot with a few trees.
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05-24-2019, 10:14 AM
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I've never found a nice online map of Public Land Use Zones (PLUZ) but the gov't of Alberta site has this page broken down by area.
https://www.alberta.ca/public-land-use-zones.aspx
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05-26-2019, 04:07 AM
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Thanks everyone for your recommendation
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05-26-2019, 07:29 AM
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Add to travel time
Seems that one hour from city does not provide really good non campground camping spots, My average travel time is usually 2 to 2.5 hrs either west or north and have found some great and private spots....I like to do night time observing with telescopes as well as day time scouting.... I personally hate having to book campgrounds and be packed in like sardines , Alberta is fantastic for boondocking camping.
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05-27-2019, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by coyote madness
Seems that one hour from city does not provide really good non campground camping spots, My average travel time is usually 2 to 2.5 hrs either west or north and have found some great and private spots....I like to do night time observing with telescopes as well as day time scouting.... I personally hate having to book campgrounds and be packed in like sardines , Alberta is fantastic for boondocking camping. |
Haha that’s how i see booking campground too, any good spots would you share from your experience. Thanks
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