Alberta’s National Parks – Your Winter Camping Destination
2017 has been an exciting year for Canadians, especially Canadian campers. With the government stepping up and offering free access to all of the Country’s national parks in honor of this great nation’s 150th birthday, we’ve had the opportunity to experience our own backyard like we’ve never seen it before. We’ve been able to teach our children to explore. We’ve allowed a natural curiosity and awe for this beautiful country to grow within them. The blanket of snow outside our windows doesn’t mean that we have to stop exploring. In fact, we still have two months left to enjoy the beauty of this country free of charge – let’s take advantage of them!
Winter camping is definitely an acquired taste. Only those who are truly dedicated to the art will enjoy spending the chilly months out in their RV instead of inside their cozy homes. But for those who are interested in exploring the winter wilderness, there is plenty to enjoy and discover amongst those snow-covered trees. One of the major pluses to winter camping is actually in the exclusivity of it. If you are looking for a way to truly escape everything, winter camping is your best bet because you won’t find yourself at a campground overrun by fellow vacationers. Here are three national campgrounds that you will want to check out if you’re planning a winter camping trip in Alberta.
Explore breath-taking mountain views and get in touch with the wildlife at Canada’s first national park. Banff National Park is the flagship of the nation’s park system and offers year-round camping at Tunnel Mountain Village II. There’s plenty of hiking, skiing and general relaxation to be had in close proximity to the Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay ski hills.
The winter months in Jasper National Park can be just as spectacular as its summer months, maybe even more so. Alongside skiing and snowboarding, you can find yourself awe-struck by the natural wonders of the park – pristine turquoise glacial lakes and the world’s second largest Dark Sky Preserve. Enjoy these marvels year-round at the Wapiti Campground.
Finally, wander off the beaten path into the Pass Creek Picnic Site at Waterton Lakes National Park for some snow shoeing, sight seeing, cross-country skiing and ice climbing. Soak in the beautiful snow-covered sights with slighter warmer than expected temperatures thanks to the Chinook winds characteristic of the area.
Before you go anywhere though, be sure to stop by Schwab’s RV World for all of your winter camping needs and to check out the new inventory arriving daily.