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07-26-2022, 07:41 AM
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Free Camping By Edmonton
Im hoping to find a spot to camp for the august long weekend that is fairly easy to get to, i was supposed to go down to nordegg but with the wildfire we figured we should stay close to home! hopefully within 1 hour of edmonton. Has anyone camped along the north saskatchewan out by devon area? ive heard its possible i just want some feedback before i just go do it hahaha
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07-26-2022, 09:12 AM
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Unless you know someone with land that will allow you to camp there is really no “legal” free camping in Alberta as far as I understand it .
https://roadtripalberta.com/alberta-crown-land-camping/
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07-26-2022, 09:51 AM
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The Public Lands Camping Pass is required to random camp on public land along the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains from Grande Prairie to Waterton Lakes National Park.
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07-26-2022, 10:18 AM
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zOh hwy 13 east of edmonton just before hwy 21 look north, there used to be a camp ground there, its at the end of the road north of hwy 21, no camp ground there now but its still there, call strathcona country and ask if its open to camp there
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07-26-2022, 11:01 AM
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realistically, the only free camping is Wal-mart.
Not kidding at all.
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07-26-2022, 11:37 AM
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Tent or holiday trailer? Tons of tent spots.
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07-26-2022, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jungleboy
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That is funny. If you read the link you attached, it clearly states you can free camp outside of the eastern slopes, on crown land. Did I miss something?
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07-26-2022, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbob.303
That is funny. If you read the link you attached, it clearly states you can free camp outside of the eastern slopes, on crown land. Did I miss something?
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You missed the part where it says you must buy a camping pass
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07-26-2022, 04:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbob.303
That is funny. If you read the link you attached, it clearly states you can free camp outside of the eastern slopes, on crown land. Did I miss something?
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Starting June 1, 2021, a Public Lands Camping Pass is required. You need to purchase the pass before you embark on your trip, and it costs $20 per person for 3 days, or $30 per person for an annual pass. You can purchase your pass online here.
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07-26-2022, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jungleboy
Starting June 1, 2021, a Public Lands Camping Pass is required. You need to purchase the pass before you embark on your trip, and it costs $20 per person for 3 days, or $30 per person for an annual pass. You can purchase your pass online here.
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The Alberta government site states only required on the eastern slopes btw so does the link you posted. Anything west of Grand prairie all the way down to Waterton park anything east of that line I think is still free
Last edited by Dark; 07-26-2022 at 07:12 PM.
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07-26-2022, 07:43 PM
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Some times the distance you have to travel to use your camping pass on crown land is not worth it ,once you add up your the extra fuel you need to travel there plus $30 a person just for a weekend . But ! It is worth it if you camp for week or more .
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07-27-2022, 12:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jungleboy
Starting June 1, 2021, a Public Lands Camping Pass is required. You need to purchase the pass before you embark on your trip, and it costs $20 per person for 3 days, or $30 per person for an annual pass. You can purchase your pass online here.
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Jimbob is correct.
You do NOT need a pass to camp OUTSIDE of the mapped zone.
Pass is only required west of Hwys 22 and 43.
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07-27-2022, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by nimrod
zOh hwy 13 east of edmonton just before hwy 21 look north, there used to be a camp ground there, its at the end of the road north of hwy 21, no camp ground there now but its still there, call strathcona country and ask if its open to camp there
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07-27-2022, 07:13 AM
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Does anyone know what the fine is if you are caught without that permit?
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07-27-2022, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ehrgeiz
Does anyone know what the fine is if you are caught without that permit?
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Found this by doing a search:
Specified penalties may range from $115 to $575, depending on the offence. Ticketed fines include the victim fine surcharge and will be 20% higher than fines listed in the legislation
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07-27-2022, 01:33 PM
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Thanks, I couldn't locate any information on the amount of the fine and was curious. Not a fan of this dubious fee, and haven't been participating. Figure I'll probably be in for it at some point.
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07-27-2022, 05:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyrodfisher
Jimbob is correct.
You do NOT need a pass to camp OUTSIDE of the mapped zone.
Pass is only required west of Hwys 22 and 43.
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Well to be honest I did a quick search on the ol Google machine and came up with the website link I listed.
I guess it pays to do your own research instead of asking others to do it for you.
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07-27-2022, 10:48 PM
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You don't even have to leave Edmonton to camp. Lots of spots for tents left along the LRT tracks. The squatters might let you camp by them in the river valley too.
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07-27-2022, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by red bullets
you don't even have to leave edmonton to camp. Lots of spots for tents left along the lrt tracks. The squatters might let you camp by them in the river valley too.
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^^^^^😂^^^^^
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07-28-2022, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bullets
You don't even have to leave Edmonton to camp. Lots of spots for tents left along the LRT tracks. The squatters might let you camp by them in the river valley too.
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Load up a shopping cart and 'have at'er' !
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07-28-2022, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bullets
You don't even have to leave Edmonton to camp. Lots of spots for tents left along the LRT tracks. The squatters might let you camp by them in the river valley too.
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Originally Posted by thumper
Load up a shopping cart and 'have at'er' !
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Bring your Hibachi grill and start grilling hot dogs, you will be GOLD with the other "campers" 
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07-28-2022, 10:55 PM
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Free Camping By Edmonton
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Originally Posted by RandyBoBandy
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Originally Posted by thumper
Load up a shopping cart and 'have at'er' !
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Bring your Hibachi grill and start grilling hot dogs, you will be GOLD with the other "campers"
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07-29-2022, 06:43 AM
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96st and 105a ave….lots of people camping for free
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