Parks & Recreation
Prairie Oasis Park
Prairie Oasis Park has closed for the 2020 camping season.
Location: 30 km south east of Hanna on Highway 36
For more information about current campground status, or to speak with a member of our Parks department, please call the Parks Information line at (403) 779-2155.
Brochure and Map for Prairie Oasis Park
There was no reservation system for the 2020 season for Prairie Oasis Park, except for the two large group campsites (Camp Kitchen Site & Bullpound Loop Large Group Site). To book one of these two large group sites, contact the Hanna District Office at (403) 854-5625.
All other sites will be managed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations
For the 2021 season, the online reservation system is not available for use. Only the two large group campsites (Camp Kitchen Site & Bullpound Loop Site) are available for reservation for the 2021 season. Reservations for these two sites will only be accepted during normal business hours between April 7, 2021 at 9:00am and May 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Deposits are required at time of booking. No reservations will be accepted outside this booking window. To make a reservation for either of these two sites (Camp Kitchen Site or Bullpound Loop Site) for the 2021 season, contact the Hanna District Office in the booking window (April 7 to May 12). You can contact the Hanna District Office at (403) 854-5625.
Camping
– No Refunds – Small group sites (2 Units) – $35.00/unit/night ($70.00 minimum site fee) Camp Kitchen Group Site (Large Group Camping) Bullpound Loop Large Group Site (Large Group Camping) – can accommodate 15 or more units – Boat launch and Marina (no fuel available) – Interpretive signage
– Recreation camping only (14 day maximum)
– Beach/swimming area
– Power/Water sites – $35.00/unit/night (effective July 1, 2020)
– Second trailer at site – $30/unit/night
– Tenting Loop only sites – $25.00/unit/night
– Potable water available at various locations throughout the Park
– Trailer sewage dump station
– Pay phone in the marina area
– Contractor operated Concession
– Coin operated showers/laundry
– Playground
– 4 horseshoe pits near large group site
– Firewood for sale
– Free wifi available through the campground
– Flat rate of $350/night – deposit required
– Can accommodate 10 to 15 units (has 5 double power pedestals)
– Kitchen offers shutters & doors, lights, 1 outlet, and 10 picnic tables
– This area can be used as a day use area unless reserved
– Contact the Hanna District Office at (403) 854-5625 to reserve for 2021 season between April 7 (9am) and May 12 (4pm) only.
– Flat rate of $420/night – deposit required
– Contact the Hanna District Office at (403) 854-5625 to reserve for the 2021 season between April 7 (9am) and May 12 (4pm) only.
– Boat docking facilities
– Swimming area
– Playground
– Hiking trails and bird watching area
Blood Indian Park
Blood Indian Park remains open for winter camping.
For more information, phone the Special Areas Park Line at (403) 779-2155.
Location: 30 km south of Youngstown on Highway 884
Reservations: not available at this location
Camping
Number of campsites: 300 sites Facilities include: – Three boat launches – Great Trout fishing
– 29 serviced – $35/unit/night
– Remainder of sites are random camping non-serviced – $20.00/unit/night
– Store with gas/diesel (Closed for season)
– Potable water available at store and at the shower building (Closed for season)
– Two trailer sewage dump stations
– Pay phone at Store
– Firewood available at the Store during regular Store hours
– Coin operated showers (Closed for season)
– Free wireless high-speed internet hotspot available
– Swimming area
– Playgrounds
– Picnic shelter
– Max. 12 km/h on water
For more information please contact: Special Areas Board Parks Supervisor John Armstrong Phone: (403) 854-5600 Fax: (403) 854-5527 Email: john.armstrong@specialareas.ab.ca
Carolside Campground
Carolside Campground has closed for the 2020 season.
For more information, phone the Special Areas Park Line at (403) 779-2155.
Location: 5 km southeast of Sunnynook on Highway 570
Reservations: not available at this location
Camping
Unserviced campsites – $20.00/unit/night Facilities include: – One boat launch
– Potable water available
– Dock
– Playground
– Picnic shelter
For more information please contact: Special Areas Board Parks Supervisor John Armstrong Phone: (403) 854-5600 Fax: (403) 854-5527 Email: john.armstrong@specialareas.ab.ca
Gooseberry Lake and Little Fish Lake Provincial Parks
Special Areas operated the campgrounds located at Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park and Little Fish Lake Provincial Park in the 2020 season.
For more information, go to the Alberta Parks Page.
Camping
Serviced campsites – $35.00/unit/night Group Site B (Large Group Camping)
Unserviced campsites – $20.00/unit/night
Group Site A (Large Group Camping)
– Flat rate of $200/night – deposit required
– This area can be used as a day use area unless reserved
– Flat rate of $300/night – deposit required
For more information please contact: Special Areas Board Parks Supervisor John Armstrong Phone: (403) 854-5600 Fax: (403) 854-5527 Email: john.armstrong@specialareas.ab.ca
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Controlled Burn Notifications
Effective November 9, 2020 the Fire Restriction in the Special Areas is lifted.
Controlled Burn Notifications are required for any type of burning, except campfires and incinerator fires. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and random camping areas.
To complete a Controlled Burn Notice, please contact your local District Office or visit: https://specialareas.ab.ca/living/emergency-services/controlled-burns/burn-notice/
For more information on current Fire Advisories in place go to http://albertafirebans.ca/
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