Gooseberry Campground
Photo: jockrutherford from Owen Sound, ON, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
An easy weekend escape about an hour from Calgary, in aspen and pine forest near the Elbow River. Most sites have power, and there are unserviced and walk-in tent sites too. Facilities are basic (pit toilets, pump water).
Family-friendlyHikingFishingPlayground
Nearby: “From this area you can fish and hike.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “From this area you can fish and hike.” Alberta Parks page
- Fishing: “From this area you can fish and hike.” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $34 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
|---|---|
| Power | $39.00 |
| Walk-in Tenting | $31.00 |
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Operator | Kananaskis Campground Services Inc. (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | 10 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy 66, near the Elbow River. |
| Season | Apr 30 - Oct 13 (reservable/serviced season: Apr 30 - Oct 12) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power Unserviced: 28 sites; Power: 51 sites (/30 amp as listed); Walk-in Tenting: 6 sites |
| RV length | No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking. |
| Showers | No |
| Sani-dump | No |
| Flush toilets | No |
| Other amenities | Firepits, Pay Phone, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Water - Pump |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Kananaskis Country.
