Best RV Park to stay during the Calgary Stampede

[Biggp]

Hello,
Planning trip to Calgary during the Calgary Stampede. Does anyone have suggestion on where to stay, events, experiences not to miss???

Thank you,

[EZDZIT]

Sorry, but I cannot remember the name of the rv park on the south-side of Calgary which is close to the commuter rail line. The rail line will take you directly to the Stampede gate (without a transfer). We used the train to visit downtown. The rv park was pleasant with full hookups. Hope this suggestion helps.

[wallacerm]

Calgary West really sucks. They advertised 30 amp power, which was bare minimum acceptable for our Class A. Turned out that the 30 amp power was shared on a pedestal by two motorhomes - totally unsuitable for summer weather.

[Triangle Drifter]

It has been a few years but we stayed at Whispering Spruce CG, Balzac north of Calgary. Nothing special as I recall. Next to the highway.

We also did the stampede. Looking back we have had a better time, much closer to the action at smaller city rodeos.

[dennis45]

Originally Posted by Triangle Drifter

It has been a few years but we stayed at Whispering Spruce CG, Balzac north of Calgary. Nothing special as I recall. Next to the highway.

We also did the stampede. Looking back we have had a better time, much closer to the action at smaller city rodeos.

Forget the whispering spruce, it's a dump and I'm not sure it's even there any longer.

There is a newer one south of the city near Okotoks that a friend stayed at and said it was very nice. There are also a couple west of the city near Cochrane that are nice parks with facilities for your class A.

This is one we have stayed at a few times. Has a nice little fishing pond.
http://www.campgroundreviews.com/index.p...l-rv-park-8939

Try RV Park Reviews and look at Okotoks and Cochrane. You will want to book WELL in advance as the region is a busy place during Stampede.

The Stampede is much more than just a Rodeo. The whole city is in Stampede mode from free pancakes breakfasts to the nitelife. Lots of fun to be had.

[dennis45]

Here is the newest one near Okotoks.
These are private owned lots rented out by owners.
calgaryrvlotrentals.com

[DaveG39]

I stayed at Bow Rivers Edge RV in Cochrane summer of 2016 and drove to a nearby metro station which dropped me right at the Stampede gate. It is a clean park and quiet. I recommend wherever you stay to book early. I booked in January and only had a few spaces left. I also booked clubhouse seats in January and only a few seats available then for the three days I went to the stampede and caught the last clubhouse seat for the finals. I would recommend the clubhouse seats if you are going that far for events.

[HavingABlast]

Originally Posted by DaveG39

I stayed at Bow Rivers Edge RV in Cochrane summer of 2016 and drove to a nearby metro station which dropped me right at the Stampede gate. It is a clean park and quiet. I recommend wherever you stay to book early. I booked in January and only had a few spaces left. I also booked clubhouse seats in January and only a few seats available then for the three days I went to the stampede and caught the last clubhouse seat for the finals. I would recommend the clubhouse seats if you are going that far for events.

X2 on Bows River Edge. Wonderful CG with great walking path along the river.