Loved this campground on my first trip out for so many reasons. We're into paddle boarding, so it's…read morea fun location on a windy bit of the Little Red Deer river. There's good trails, geocaching onsite, a little mini-store at the booth, and lots of picnic spots. The sites are well maintained as are the trails, the outhouses and the signage. But what we loved most about Red Lodge was it's proximity to many other local attractions, even during this time of COVID-19. One could feasibly come out to Red Lodge and then buy most of the fresh groceries you'd need at local farms and markets. We visited Pearson's Berry Farm and picked up berry treats of all kinds, and we also visited Edgar Farms where we picked up meat and veg. The Danish-Canadian museum and cultural centre are also nearby. There's so much to do at the campsite itself, and within a 20 minute drive from Red Lodge, we're really looking forward to coming back again.

We had a great stay at Ghost station. Full serviced sites, very clean, friendly staff and a little…read moreshop onsite. Yes there is a highway close by, but it's not Highway 1, therefore it was not too loud at night.

Don't waste your time going out there if your Rv is 10 years old or older. my daughter and I got…read moreturned away because of this. You're a little campground on the side of a loud ass highway and nothing for kids to do. You're trying to bring in these house on wheel's but I guess you haven't figured it out they all go stay in town at rivers edge, which had zero problems taking my money. Thanks anyways.

We have started and finished our camping season here for the passed 3 years. Even in the spring…read moresnow.... Friendly staff, and very well maintained grounds and clean bathrooms. A small fee for the showers, and laundry on site, as well and a dump station. They are pet friendly, with a city run off leash area right beside the grounds. They are close to downtown Cochrane and a short drive to Calgary and Banff. Nice bike paths and the sports center is right outside the gates.

This is suck a nice place. Everywhere in the campground very clean. We are stay here for a month…read more$945(per night $43). Had free wifi and you can pay more data. Bathroom very clean $2 for shower. Also Washing machine very clean $3 per machine 25 minutes for wash. 50 minutes for dry. I am very impressed with walking tail. Because the campground near river very nice. All staff here very friendly also. Love this place.

Two Jack Lake. The most perfect place for a picnic…read more 5 stars - Early May conditions. The conditions were just right. In early May when all of the other lakes in Banff are still frozen, Two Jack was free flowing with that glacier blue water. Wow! The sun is perfectly placed when you go around noon. Bring a picnic lunch and soak it in. 5 stars - Peaceful setting. I hesitate to share this review with you because this place is not too overcrowded. After a stop at Lake Louise where we felt overwhelmed with the amount of people, we made a stop here and were so happy we did. With less people it felt so peaceful. And everyone here wasn't busy snapping pictures, but just there to enjoy the surrounding beauty of nature. That's what you should come here to do!! I'll be back to enjoy Two Jack Lake again soon!!

We adored this campground!…read more Location: In the heart of Banff National Park. An easy coupla right turns off the TransCanada. Up a beautiful mountain road going 50km/h it's a super nice drive. The campground is a few loops that are easy to access but the higher numbers are literally right next to the road with few trees as a barrier (i.e. roads are visible and cars are audible). Campsites: We stayed at site 46...it was a pretty good option but not the best. We were surrounded by a yurt on one side, a campsite on the other and 3 campsites in front of us all perfectly visible because the trees are tall and thin and sparse between the sites. But we had a beautiful view through the trees of this opening where the mountains and Two Jack Lake are visible. Sites 1-13 and 55-74 should be entirely avoided in my opinion....they are visible from the road and from them you can see and hear the road perfectly (almost no obstruction). Sites 14-35 are walk-ins and hit or miss with the choices...some are good choices because of the view of the mountains and lake...others suk cuz they're practically glued to one another with little buffer space. Sites 36-54 are a mixture of sites and yurts (that are so nice we actually ended up regretting not getting one of those despite being avid tent campers) the even numbers are mostly along the trail, mostly with view of mountains and lake, mostly beautiful sites. They are hit and miss because of the privacy (or rather lack thereof) between the sites...but the beautiful view and tranquility for the most part makes it worth it. I really loved site 42 but despite booking the very first possible day in January 2017 for June 2017 we still didn't get even one of the 4 sites we tried to get. Scenery: So pristine. So picturesque. So breathtakingly seriously awesome. And the smell of the mountain air and the pines in the forest oh wow! The brisk mountain air and the turquoise and marine blue lake surrounded by the snow capped moutains that bask in the sun in the almost neverending sun set (10pm still totally bright out!!)...oh wow! Weather: mountain weather... It rained a LOT. It was cold a LOT. It was a bit windy especially when it rained. The clouds swirled and whirled and for the most part you have no idea if it will rainy or be sunny from one minute to the next. And likely will end up being both. BUILD A WIND AND RAIN SHELTER ASAP! Commodities/Accommodations: - DOGS ALLOWED!! - Bathrooms: easily accessible and close at all times, clean, flushable toilets, hot water, those 15-second high pressured hot showers (loved those!), high pressure warm air hand dryer, never waited. - All-You-Can-Burn-Firewood : AYCBF!! There's a pile that they replenish several times through the day, it does get wet when it rains but the wood burned super well despite that (plus we gathered a bunch to keep dry under a tarp so that helped), help yourself to all you can carry there's always plenty!! - Fire pits are short iron rings with attached grills and two side plates...super efficient and perfect. - Picnic tables are gigantic, thick and immovable but usually close enough to the fire anyways so makes for nice dinners but u could still put a kitchen tent up if u wanted - Yurt sites seemed to have electricity access they also apparently came with propane and these kool stove things - Ice NOT AVAILABLE at the campground for purchase?!? No camp store on site. Had to drive to Banff (12 minute drive no biggy) and buy ice at a gas station (4$ per bag yo!!!) - Sites are usually big enough for any type of trailer/RV and / or tents n shelters combinations - there are large kitchen shelter structures u can bring ur firewood and use the wood stove n make a meal in the shelter in the rain, they're big enough for 4-5 familes to use at once but were usually empty. Prices: ~41$ per night June 2017 (National Park entrance fee waived with Parks Canada free entry for Canada's 150th anniversary so I have no idea how much more it woulda been)...seems pretty pricey but firewood included so not so much actually. Activities: Go see Banff and Lake Minnewanka while ur in the area! Each about 10 minutes either direction and both totally worth it!! Can purchase fishing licenses or rent boats from Lake Minnewanka. Plenty of hiking trails ...that make or may not be open due to wildlife... Wildlife: Bears, wolves: we didn't see any but there were sightings in the area prior to our arrival. Plenty of geese. Plenty of ginormous ravens. Herons. A few large mystery birds of prey. Long horn rams at Lake Minnewanka (guaranteed photo ops they're all chillin on the road). Elk (which kept their distance). Saw plenty of lil minnows in the lake but didn't end up buying licenses so didn't fish. A few mini squirrels or long tailed chipmunks...hard to say for sure. Plenty of deer. Very very few insects flying or otherwise...even the bees were awesome but huge (not aggressive or invasive, just hey how are u and fly away)

Overall my group had a great time!! Mitch and Jared are super fun and are easing going while…read morekeeping you safe. We had great conversations on the water and learned lots! We would definitely go again!!

I spent this past weekend rafting the north Red Deer River with 5 girlfriends and it was fantastic!…read moreWe arrived around 8pm Friday evening and quickly set up camp, the amenities are very basic-just an outhouse (which didn't stink and was cleaned Sunday morning, lots of TP, hand sanitizer and no creepy crawly bugs!), firepits and a main "chalet" of sorts where you can buy the use of a shower ($2) or a huge wheelbarrow of firewood ($15). We met the owner/operator, who we named "Ryan 1" and enjoyed a really quiet night around the fire. Saturday morning was relaxed as well, we purchased the Full Jaunty package which included homemade lunch (by the ever-so-lovely Lucy) and a program from about 11am-4:30pm. We arrived at the meeting "chalet" to our river guides doing pre-trip inspection and such. We all sat through a general orientation and lunch and then got suited up. The staff were really great, all laid back Aussies and Canadians who were professional but tons of fun. They had various offerings like fleece jackets, rubber bands to attach your sunglasses, etc, basically, anything to make your rafting experience more enjoyable. After getting suited up, River Manager Toby went through a safety orientation and then we headed off around noon. Luckily, all 6 of us girls were with Toby, so were the lead boat, which meant that we really couldn't get up to much trouble because we were the safety net, so to say, for the boats following us. Toby was exactly who you would want leading the tour, he was knowledgeable, friendly, cute, enthusiastic, friendly and capable. He obviously customizes the rafting to the skill level of the paddlers, and, if we had wanted to "surf" or flip over, he would have made it happen. Rafting was adventurous enough for us, so we declined his offer to dump us overboard. We stopped a couple of times during the 4.5 hours for those who wanted to "cliff jump" (a 10 ft or 25 ft drop) or to "surf" some rapids. There were 4 boats in total plus 2 kayaks. All in all, the day on the river was relaxed with periods of intense paddling and tons of laughter. After the short bus ride back to camp, we peeled off our suits, helmets, PFD's and booties and changed into dry clothing. The rest of the trip was spent meeting the other campers/rafters, enjoying the hot tub and escaping the torrential downpour in the chalet. Again, the crowd was pretty young and we ended up having a great night with everyone bringing their coolers to the chalet and hanging out. Some things to mention: There is electricity in the main chalet but it's not on all the time. At one point we were using our lanterns to light the chalet. The campground is super basic but super cheap and the food was great (especially Lucy's homemade chicken noodle soup). Tips for the river guides are much appreciated (we tipped $20 per passenger) and honestly, well-deserved. Our group had 2 special requests and Mukwah handled both beautifully, one of our girls is a diabetic and needed insulin halfway through the day, Ryan 1 met us at a designated point on the river and waited while she got her insulin, we really appreciated that. Secondly, the husband of one of our girls arranged iced champagne and Lucy's homemade chocolate chili cupcakes for our return, it was cool to see that Mukwah met this request easily. There is no cell service, but they do have a land line (emergencies only). "Mountain-aire Lodge" is nearby (3km) and a small store operates 10-5pm, I think they mostly cater to families and offer ice cream, ice, sunscreen, etc. Bring everything that you think you will need though! I have been rafting before (Kicking Horse), but I honestly prefer Mukwah. It's out of the way, quiet, secluded and you won't be bothered by your cell phone or scores of tourists. The campground was quiet (although we played our music and were outside late) and the staff super capable, keep in mind that this is not a 5 star campground, this is basic camping with basic amenities, there are hotels in Sundre if you prefer. All in all, it was awesome.

We did this for our last hike of our trip to Banff. Another couple we had met told us it was pretty…read moretough so I was a little worried, but it really wasn't bad...or perhaps I was just used to it after a week of hiking. It was steep, but not nearly as steep or long as the lake agnes tea house hike. Like everything else in Banff this hike was pretty crowded, but at least i knew we were in good company if a bear decided to join us. I forgot to bring bear spray so assumed one of the other 800 people on the trail had to have it. The view from the top was gorgeous - so we sat for awhile and enjoyed it. My legs were definitely tired when I made it down, but had enough energy to walk back to the Fairmont. For those staying at the Fairmont it's an easy walk to and from tunnel mountain.

Pretty sweet area to do some outdoor activity overlooking Banff and surrounding areas. Windy…read moremountain roads and overlooks are all around this are a.

You know, we never liked seasonal campsites. We thought if you have a fifth wheel, it's meant to be…read moretowed. While that is true to a certain extent, but you'll find that that camper only gets towed somewhere a couple times a year and let's face it, gas is expensive. Then, consider storage fees if you can't keep your camper at your home. So here's the deal. Seasonal sites are sorta where it's at. They are a convenient distance from major Alberta centres. You can buzz down and have a relaxing weekend. You actually use your camper more than once or twice a year, which is a good thing because those things aren't cheap. And it's like a small community. You know your neighbours, they become your friends and your kids have a shangri-la of things to do and summer friends to hang out with. Starting to sound good? That brings us to Green Acres. This place is a members only site, so you can't just mosey on in and expect to join in on the fun. Well, you can, sort of, but you gotta know a member. But it's worth it. Firstly, the place is immaculate. Well manicured and well kept. The people there are so nice. Didn't bring food? That's ok, Lucy's has you covered with a full service restaurant. Need stuff to do? Great! Pick up the newsletter to hear about the camper walk & shop, dances on long weekends or the camper crawl. Or, just head down to Lucy's for a swim in the salt water pool, video games and pool tables. Oh yeah, and the book exchange. Go down to the lake and wade in the water or send the kids to one of three playgrounds. Oh, you'll never be bored! Maybe consider unplugging yourself from social media or Yelp (sorry, Yelp) because the reception in the valley is pretty weak and sometimes non-existent. However, cell service is ok. But who needs that when you are relaxing, right? Yep, love it there hanging with old friends and meeting new. Definitely a must go if a seasonal camping site is your thing.