The last long weekend of the summer is here, and for many Central Albertans that means relaxing and squeezing in one more camping trip.
The forecast is calling for plenty of sunshine, and several Central Alberta campgrounds remain open into September and beyond.
Here are a few local options if you’re planning a quick getaway close to home:
Lacombe
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Michener Park Campground — open until Sept. 30
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Les Walker Rotary Park Day Site & Camping — open until September
Bentley
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Bentley Municipal Campground — open until late September (weather permitting)
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Sunset Legion Campground — open until Sept. 30 (weather permitting)
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Summerland RV Park & Mini Golf — open until Oct. 1
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Wilson’s Beach Campground — open until Oct. 1
Blackfalds
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Watipi Campground & Gazebo — contact for closing date
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Burbank Campground — open until Oct. 1, with possible extension to Nov. 1
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Blackfalds Campground — contact for closing date
Red Deer
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Spirit Creek Golf & RV (formerly RV There Yet Campground) — open until Oct. 15
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Lions Campground — contact for closing date
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Westerner Park RV Resort — contact for closing date
Sylvan Lake
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Pogadl Park Campground — open until Sept. 1
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Jarvis Bay Provincial Campground — open until Oct. 12
Alix
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Alix Lake Campground — open until September
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Haunted Lakes Golf Club & Campground — contact for closing date
Ponoka
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Ponoka Stampede Campground — contact for closing date
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Speedy Acres Campground — contact for closing date
Rocky Mountain House
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Crimson Lake Provincial Park — year-round camping; main sites open until Sept. 21 before winter changes
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Twin Lakes Campground — open until Sept. 21
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Riverview Campground — contact for fall/winter information
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Centennial Park Campground — open until Sept. 1
Innisfail
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Discovery Wildlife Park & Campground — open until Sept. 30
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Anthony Henday Campground — open until Sept. 30
Other notables
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Markerville Campground — contact for closing date
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Gleniffer Lake Reservoir Group Camping — contact for closing date
Before heading out, check for fire bans, advisories and restrictions by visiting the Alberta Fire Bans website.
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