Camping is a hit or miss. You'll either get good campers beside you and a good weather or opposite…read moreor worst opposite of both. Booking was alright but limited since most people book way early and for next year, the website shows pics of booking spots which is nice to see but not usually as accurate when arriving to camp spot. Luckily when I went it was funtastic, hot weather with cool winds, camp spot was alright but more rocky then grassy for my tent placement selection. However, I brought enough gear which I prepared for camping such as a hammock, bbq utensils, disposable dishes, cups, food and water just to enjoy the stay. Note: Always bring sweats, sweaters, blankets and sleeping bags because it gets extremely chilly at night. Bring clothes according to the weather and appropriate shoes for hiking or hot weather, I'd say one park of beach sandals and hiking shoes. Washrooms are readily available which is nice, with showers (hot) free, and has a outdoor washer for cleaning dishes. Parking lot is limited to campground however the beach/lake view has large parking areas. Be sure to review their map for activities which is updates monthly, there are plenty of things to do such as the theatre which is a learning centre. Their website contains specific bookings for their programs too that include stargazing. Be mindful that this is also a national park, meaning there is an entrance fee and depending on your camp stay you'll need to pay for those days too per person. See website for more info. https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/index As for wild animals just be cautious, follow the guidelines mostly seen from the brochures upon entrance fee. Take your time to visit the tourism spots and nice picnic areas. Recommended for first time campers or camping goers. Trails for hikers, people who like to camp with friends or family. July is the best time to swim later months lake is algae infested. I would definitely come back here again. At night the beach view is amazing when sun goes down almost romantic as the night stars appear. It would have been spectacular if I camped when the northern lights were at its highest.

What a great place to get away to camp & enjoy nature. But still very close to Edmonton!read more

The Old Farm RV resort is a quiet, peaceful get away from the city noise. It's a fantastic place…read moreto sit and listen to the many species of birds that nest there every spring along with all the small critters as well. There are huge meadows of green grass and walking trails throughout the property. Excellent place to unwind and perfect for the kids!! Alberta Beach in only a few minutes away. Highly recommended!

I really like this place. Walking from the campgrounds to the beach is a bit of a distance, but an…read moreeasy walk. It's especially great when you're looking for something to do and do nothing at all at the same time. The sites have great tree cover for privacy and such. I really like the easy access to the beach/day area. There is parking so driving is always an option. It's great that is so close to Edmonton. It's also makes it easier to camp, but have friends visit for the day because summer.

Almost always busy. Families are basically everywhere, parking can be busy and overpacked which may…read morelead to parking on the side along the road of the entrance, usually traffic controlled by staff. Staff is ok, no time to chat at times due to constant maintenance and work. Grass is well kept, lots of washrooms almost everywhere which is great! The park has a beach which is busy, volleyball on the side and kids playground. There are change rooms nearby with a fairly clean washroom and water pump to rinse off. Boating on the docks near the beach. Trails that lead to other campgrounds but if your looking to camp you may need to book. See their website @ http://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/wabamun-lake/ Recommended for family picnics or friendly visits with friends.

The owners make all the difference at this beautiful gem of a campground! The sites are well…read moreallotted; some private, some pull thru's that are a little more open. They have a POOL!!! Even during COVID the owners worked hard to ensure every family got at least one half hour time slot to stay apart and stay safe. They have washrooms at the pool house with immaculate toilets and showers. $1 for 5 minutes and you can adjust the temperature so it's hot!!! I see others mention the train which is noticeable but we were in a tent and did not notice it at night and slept just fine. But honestly the owners are truly what makes this place worth coming to. They are sincere and kind and went out of their way to get us little things we forgot like birdies to play badminton and one singular tea bag! With only a half hour drive from South East Edmonton it's a quick little family getaway that does not disappoint! The only downfall is their weekends book fast!! Not surprised

Great place to bring the family. Deena and Dave go out of there way to make your stay very…read moreenjoyable. Definitely family oriented, with lots for the entire family to do. The pool is a big hit for us.

The RV park is huge, but they have everyone completely piled on top of each other while the entire…read more2/3 of the rest of the park is empty. Everyone is seemingly staying long term, which comes with having a lot of belongings outside of every camper. Most all of the roads on the property are potholes and huge puddles. Wouldn't want to walk to the bathroom or main facilities because of all the water on the road to get there. They have one toilet stall in the bathroom, and the rest is paid shower stalls. Huge Landry room.

Owners allow their dog to run free in the campground but if your dog gets loose and poops they…read morecharge you a $250 fine and if it happens again they evict you . Was decent place a little too close together the campsites and the management was not nice although the girls working in the office where great . The laundry room had more then half the machines out of service . Supposed to.have security but they weren't there half the time and left very early middle of night . Too much money for monthly rent almost 900 plus 25 cents per kw

What a relief to get out of the city. Being our first visit, it's always a little unsettling not…read moreknowing the details... but ADVENTURE calls! We booked unserviced sites with a friend before COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, so originally were to be separated by a single spot. When we arrived, we were pleased that our host had been able to reassign us to adjoining sites. Close but distant. Nice. Being so close to Edmonton, it was a great drive. Some of the township/range roads are gravel/dirt, so after all the rain lately, a few spots were iffy and soft. Not reallybad, and certainly not enough to discourage us. When we drove in, our host was careful to observe distancing, and you call or text for directions to your site. Directed us to our group and we easily set up our RV. Site was clear and easy to access. Minimal levelling needed, but bring blocks in case. It's not compacted gravel pads, and if it's rained the ground can be a bit soft. Spots are generously sized and well-treed but definitely space for some sunlight. All sites have a steel tire rim fire pit, and a picnic table. There is no defined parking location in the unserviced spots, so you can park where you need to for levelling, and still have plenty of room to play games on your own site! Book serviced or unserviced sites. Rates are very reasonable. For 2020, the rate was $20+tx for unserviced, $30+tx for 15/30A power & access to water. Not sure if there's a line in your site or if you have to haul it - did not look! No sewage connection available at your site. You will have to dump at their cistern, so you either haul the RV to the dump spot, or will need a honey truck to take over and dump. There are also seasonal rates. The website says they currently have 30 large un-serviced sites for tent/RV and 16 with 15 and 30 amp service each site approximately 40 ft. wide and at least 40 deep. There are several playgrounds and wide open areas to toss a ball or frisbee (with little to no risk of a foul throw hitting anyone's campsite), and a tether ball. Horseshoe pits (one spike, bring a 2nd if you need it), lots of picnic tables and garbage cans all around. There are two privy's (outhouses, biff, loo), with solar lighting, clean, virtually scent free and plenty of toilet paper. A+ as we were only using our RV toilet as necessary. Birds, yes, so many many birds. Robins, many varieties of sparrows - even spotted a Lark Sparrow - one that is rare for the area and reported it to Cornell with the eBird app and they've been in touch! Butterflies, many species, and we did see one bat. Mosquitoes... what do you think the birds are eating? YES bring repellent and bite stick. Wear the right clothing. We saw deer tracks, but no live ones. The hosts have a couple of darling dogs, and some other critters too. We enjoyed ourselves - it was so quiet... no trains, no sirens, great to be out of the city. There are year-round site rentals - the folks we met (early season... not everyone was out when we arrived), were really friendly. Many working on their decks, sheds, and other site improvements. Note - the phone is generally answered 9am-5pm, but they lock the gates at 9pm... be home or you may be sleeping in your vehicle! Looking forward to our next visit.

We spent two weekends at Mink Lake this summer so far- and had a blast. July long weekend had a…read moregreat band playing, a slip and slide for the kids, face painting and bouncer houses. the weekend after was quieter but they have three little park set ups and the beach was nice. the water wasn't great for swimming- but nice for paddle boarding/floaties. the staff were nice, and the store has a little bit of everything.

Grew up around here and had many great memories with friends and family. I just took my kids to…read moreMink for 2 nights and was horrified by the lack of maintenance of the property and lake. Garbage and droppings all over and in the lake. My heart sank like the old jeans in the lake as peered out onto it from the dock. Weeds as far as I could see. No one really cares for this lake anymore it's obvious. It's a shame. Firewood is $17/bag lasted us about 4.5hrs of burn time. You also need to get an plug adapter for the plug in if you rent an powered campsite. $20 deposit. On the positive side the staff were super friendly. The store is open 24 hrs and sells alittle of everything at not that big of mark up. The best part of the trip were the great friendly campers there. I'll be back in 5-10 years to see how much has changed but unfortunately it won't be to camp. Thanks for the moments I used to have Mink lake.

I camp a lot during the summer. Just about every weekend. And have traveled all over the beautiful…read moreprovince of Alberta. I can honestly say that this campground is by far the poorest I have stayed in. The campground itself is fairly bland but that pales in comparison to the personality of the campground attendant. I was treated as rude as I have ever been by anyone at a campground period. And for the record this is the first ever review I have done on the negative side. I normally don't waste my time on posting any negative reviews but if I can save one happy camper from having their day ruined then I will feel that I have accomplished something. Thanks for reading.

From the owner: Welcome to Shakers Acres, located in Edmonton, Alberta. . We currently have 163 sites in our…read morecampground that can accommodate RV's, motor homes & campers of all sizes. Approximately three quarters of our sites have full hook ups (power, water and sewer), while a quarter of the sites have power and water.