Parks & Recreation

Prairie Oasis Park

Parks & Recreation - Sun

 Prairie Oasis Park is open 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 will be no reservation system available 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


How to Book Reservations

For the 2020 season, the online reservation system is not available for use.


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 opening June 26 
– Coin operated showers/laundry (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME)
– 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 the 2020 season

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 2020 season

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 is open for the 2020 season.

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

Splash Park is expected to open in July for the 2020 season.

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 (Opening June 19)
– Potable water available at store and at the shower building
– Two trailer sewage dump stations
– Pay phone at Store
– Firewood available at the Store during regular Store hours (Opening June 19)
– Coin operated showers (CLOSED AT THIS TIME)
– 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 open 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


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 is operating the campgrounds located at Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park and Little Fish Lake Provincial Park for 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
– Contact the Consort District Office at (403) 577-3523 to reserve for the 2020 season

Group Site B (Large Group Camping)
– Flat rate of $300/night – deposit required
– Contact the Consort District Office at (403) 577+-3523 to reserve for the 2020 season


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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