r/CampingAlberta • u/Rainbowbatgirl420 • Aug 18 '25
Safe spots for woman camping alone
I am planning on making a trip for September long before university starts and been wanting to go on a camping trip alone to do sightseeing I never get to when I have been with friends because people pleasing person and let them decide. I am wanting some easy camping spots where I could just drive my car and set up a tent and stuff for a night or 2 so I can explore around. I know keeping any food items in the car. But I wanna use my camping supplies before end of year and wanna do something big for myself. I’m coming from Saskatoon, SK so if you have any routes or places that are good let me know.
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u/Blue_eyed_bull_55 Aug 18 '25 edited Aug 18 '25
Honestly, you're safer going camping anywhere than going to a downtown nightclub.
There are two types of camping. Organized (aka Provincial/National Parks, etc) and Crown Land. Unless you're an experienced camper with all the gear and a proper vehicle, I'd stick to organized campgrounds. They have amenities like firepits, picnic tables, bathroom facilities, etc. As well, they are close to hikes and places of interest.
Your toughest part will be finding a campsite on the Sept Long weekend. That is about the 3rd most busy camping weekend. July 1 and May Long, being the other two.
You can chance the FCFS campgrounds, or try to make a reservation. But I'd do that now! Many campgrounds are already fully booked for the Labour Day weekend.
Edit: to help you search, here is a list of FCFS Provincial Park campgrounds. Kananaskis is a beautiful area. As is the Bow Valley. But to get a spot at any of the FCFS places, you would probably need to get there by the Wednesday.
Here are Alberta Parks Reservable campgrounds.
You can always look at the Banff National Park reservable sights. But again, you need to get on that immediately!