Vermilion Campground

Central · Alberta Parks · Vermilion Provincial Park · Updated October 16, 2026

Campsites in Vermilion Provincial Park.
Photo: Shoju foge, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A full-service campground next to the Town of Vermilion, with everything from unserviced to full-hookup pull-through sites. Showers, flush toilets, mini golf and a spray park make it easy for families. A handy stop on the Yellowhead Highway.

Family-friendly Hiking Lake/Beach Paddling/Boating Biking Wildlife viewing Playground Winter camping Big-rig friendly

Nearby: “Camp alongside the Vermilion River Reservoir.” (Alberta Parks page)

Why these tags? (sources)

Family-friendly: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
Hiking: “Walk, bike, or ski the trails.” Alberta Parks page
Lake/Beach: “Camp alongside the Vermilion River Reservoir.” Alberta Parks page
Paddling/Boating: “Paddle in the reservoir.” Alberta Parks page
Biking: “Walk, bike, or ski the trails.” Alberta Parks page
Wildlife viewing: “Watch for birds and wildlife.” Alberta Parks page
Playground: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
Winter camping: “Camp alongside the Vermilion River Reservoir to enjoy activities year-round.” Alberta Parks page
Big-rig friendly: “As well as pull-through sites.” Alberta Parks page

Cost

Typical cost per night: about $51 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)

Nightly rates by site type (CAD)
Unserviced	$39.00
Power	$47.00
Power/Water	$55.00
Power/Water/Sewer	$63.00

Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.

Extra costs

For this campground:

Alberta Parks online reservation fee $12 (non-refundable)

Reservation fee	Alberta Parks charges a $12 non-refundable online reservation fee (shop.albertaparks.ca). Most campgrounds open for booking 90 days ahead.
Fire permit	No separate campfire permit is listed for Alberta Parks campgrounds; firewood is sold at many sites. Always check albertafirebans.ca.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass	Not required here (only for Kananaskis Country and Bow Valley Corridor parks). Details

Fees checked October 2026. Camping rates don't include these extras.

Campground details

Park	Vermilion Provincial Park
Operator	Town of Vermilion (for Alberta Parks)
Location	Beside the Town of Vermilion, east-central Alberta (Hwy 16).
Season	Year-round (reservable/serviced season: May 15 - Sep 7) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather)
Site types	Unserviced, Power, Full hookups Unserviced: 28 sites; Power: 68 sites (15/30 amp as listed); Power/Water: 4 sites (15/30 amp as listed); Power/Water/Sewer: 18 sites (15/30 amp as listed)
RV length	Pull-through sites available per official page; no maximum length published.
Showers	Yes
Sani-dump	Yes
Flush toilets	Yes
Other amenities	Accessible, Fast Food Concession, Firepits, Firewood Sold, Fish Cleaning Stations, Horseshoe Pitch, Mini Golf, Pay Phone, Playground, Power, Shelter - Cook, Spray Park or Wading Pool, Water - Hookup, Water - Tap
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.