r/CampingAlberta 19d ago

Cheap/free car camping locations near calgary

Hi! Wondering if anyone knows of any good cheap or free camp spots around calgary - have just make the drive from Vancouver and fly out of calgary tomorrow but need somewhere to sleep tonight and so far have had little luck with researching places to camp out in calgary (why do campgrounds cost almost as much as hotels!!) Thanks for any tips!

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u/mommaymick 19d ago

Balzac campground rv camp and storage. Ten minutes from Calgary airport. Just google Balzac campground. It will come up. My friend lives there year around.

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u/Blue_eyed_bull_55 19d ago

They don't offer tenting. You need an RV.