Parks & Recreation

Prairie Oasis Park

Parks & Recreation - Sun

 Prairie Oasis Park has closed for the 2020 camping season. It will open for the 2021 season on May 1.

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 is no reservation system in effect for the 202a season for Prairie Oasis Park, except for the two large group campsites (Camp Kitchen Site & Bullpound Loop Large Group Site).

Bookings for these two sites for the 2021 season will ONLY be taken between April 7 (9 am) and May 12 (4 pm) during normal business hours. No reservations will be accepted outside this booking window. To book one of these two large group sites, contact the Hanna District Office at (403) 854-5625. Deposits are required at time of booking.

All other sites will be managed on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Reservations


How to Book 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

Regular Campsites

– No Refunds
– 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

Small Group Camping Sites

– Small group sites (2 Units) – $35.00/unit/night ($70.00 minimum site fee)

Large Group Camping Sites

Camp Kitchen Group Site (Large Group Camping) 
– 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.

Bullpound Loop Large Group Site (Large Group Camping)

– can accommodate 15 or more units 
– 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.

Day Use & Boating

– Boat launch and Marina (no fuel available)
– Boat docking facilities
– Swimming area
– Playground

Other

– Interpretive signage
– Hiking trails and bird watching area


Blood Indian Park

Blood Indian Park remains open for winter/unserviced camping. Water service is expected to be available by the May Long Weekend (weather dependent).

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

Brochure and Map for Blood Indian Park

Camping


Number of Sites

Number of campsites: 300 sites
– 29 serviced – $35/unit/night
– Remainder of sites are random camping non-serviced – $20.00/unit/night

Camping Facilities Include

Facilities include:
– 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

Day Use & Boating

– Three boat launches
– Swimming area
– Playgrounds 
– Picnic shelter
– Max. 12 km/h on water


Other

– Great Trout fishing


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 is available for unserviced camping. Water amenities will become available as weather permits (historically by May Long Weekend).

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


Number of Sites

Unserviced campsites – $20.00/unit/night

Camping Facilities Include

Facilities include:
– Potable water available 

Day Use & Boating

– One boat launch
– 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


Site Fees

Serviced campsites – $35.00/unit/night
Unserviced campsites – $20.00/unit/night

Large Group Camping Sites

 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

Group Site B (Large Group Camping)
– 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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