FREE CAMPING RESOURCES FOR ALBERTA + BRITISH COLUMBIA

For avid campers and newbies alike, the costs of pitching a tent can add up. Thankfully, there are nearly 1,300 free recreation sites across B.C. and several in Alberta’s Rockies waiting for you to set up camp. Here are the best resources we could find – in print and on the web.

 

Camping Gear

We’ve put together a list of our top recommended camping gear!

Aeropress Coffee Maker Keep the espresso dream alive while you’re camping, worth every penny!

Aeropress Coffee Maker
Keep the espresso dream alive while you’re camping, worth every penny!

BioLite CampStove 2 Sleek, handy and eco-friendly, this stove turns heat into power.

BioLite CampStove 2
Sleek, handy and eco-friendly, this stove turns heat into power.

9 Person Instant Cabin Tent Take the stress out of set up with this spacious tent.

9 Person Instant Cabin Tent
Take the stress out of set up with this spacious tent.

YETI Cooler The first-ever YETI cooler on wheels! If you’re car camping, treat yourself to the toughest cooler around.

YETI Cooler
The first-ever YETI cooler on wheels! If you’re car camping, treat yourself to the toughest cooler around.

Enamelware Camp Set We love this set with the additional cutlery holder.

Enamelware Camp Set
We love this set with the additional cutlery holder.

First Aid Kit  Waterproof and compact, this kit is an essential item.

First Aid Kit
Waterproof and compact, this kit is an essential item.

Trekology YIZI GO Portable Camping Chair Sturdy, functional, comfortable and fits into your backpack.

Trekology YIZI GO Portable Camping Chair
Sturdy, functional, comfortable and fits into your backpack.

Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower Holds enough for multiple showers, your fellow campers will thank you.

Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower
Holds enough for multiple showers, your fellow campers will thank you.

Leatherman Multitool with Fire Starter Designed for the outdoors, this tool has you covered.

Leatherman Multitool with Fire Starter
Designed for the outdoors, this tool has you covered.

Bliztec Pocket Blanket Fits in your pocket, this waterproof blanket is great for spontaneous picnics.

Bliztec Pocket Blanket
Fits in your pocket, this waterproof blanket is great for spontaneous picnics.

Nemo Disco 30 Sleeping Bag  Featuring an innovative design, 650-fill water-resistant down and durable water repellent finish.

Nemo Disco 30 Sleeping Bag 
Featuring an innovative design, 650-fill water-resistant down and durable water repellent finish.

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Camper's kit No more DEET! This cordless scent free repellant provides a 15-foot protection zone.

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Camper's kit
No more DEET! This cordless scent free repellant provides a 15-foot protection zone.

LuminAID Solar Inflatable Lanterns Solar-powered, lightweight, inflatable, collapsible, and waterproof.

LuminAID Solar Inflatable Lanterns
Solar-powered, lightweight, inflatable, collapsible, and waterproof.

Collapsible Sink You would be surprised how much you need this.

Collapsible Sink
You would be surprised how much you need this.

LifeStraw Go Water Bottle This bottle filters water as you drink; great for backcountry camping.

LifeStraw Go Water Bottle
This bottle filters water as you drink; great for backcountry camping.


A NOTE FROM WILDLY: You, the reader, are responsible for your own safety and gathering the information you require to tackle these trips. Please adventure safely.

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