Rough Diamond Ranch

96%

64 reviews

· Calgary, Division No. 6, Alberta

80 acres hosted by Laura S.

6 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Alberta: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Quiet, majestic back to nature spot! This is a place to get away from a busy life. With close proximity to Winchell Lake, this land is ideal for fishing, hiking or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery. We have 4 campsites available for tent or RV/trailer campers. If you're bringing an RV, we have two power outlets and water available. You will be parking on a field and the site requires levelling. Electricity and firewood are both available for purchase (see extras below). Please add this to your reservation at the time of booking. Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome. Potable water, picnic table, and outhouse are all available. We have cows, goats, chickens, horses and dogs on the property that generally love people. :) I have only one dog and typically allow dogs to run off leash. We do have to be careful that it doesn't turn to a dog gang as this happened once and they took down one of my goats. The goats Hon and Chewy are okay but it took months for poor Hon to heal. I also worry about the chickens so please keep and eye on your dogs! Lots of treed areas for private camping, horseback riding hiking and walking! Bird watching is big around here as we are on a bird migratory path. We are just above Winchell Lake and less than 10 km from Water Valley Golf Course and Saloon. Please recognize that you are visiting a Ranch not a campsite. We are sharing our piece of heaven with you and you are helping to support our animals and their heaven. Chickens are "True" Free Range and hand fed every morning. Eggs are $7.00 a dozen to pay for their feed. :) Every spring the rain tends to cause ruts and washes out some of the road on the way to the back forty where the meadow is. We gather rocks on the property to fill the ditches but the early part of the year the roads can be bumpy. Please ask the conditions of the road when you book if you have concerns. Thanks!

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79 ratings · 64 reviews

Cheng W.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Love this place and amazing host

27 ft Class C · With kids ·

Community Site 2

We had such a great time at Laura’s Rough Diamond Ranch! This is a heaven for people who love farm life, animals and nature. The view is beautiful, and Laura is super responsive and helpful! We really felt home here. Her hospitality is beyond expectations. We are a family of four with 2 little kids, everyone loved this place. Highly recommended for those seeking a unique experience inside a farm. Definitely would come back again :)

Siqian S.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Community Site

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Laura's ranch camping site with my family, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The range of amenities offered was fantastic, and everything was well-maintained and clean. The campsite provided a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making our stay both relaxing and enjoyable. The amazing nature of star arrays and lovely horses riding and training experience make us cannot wait for future visit. The location was ideal, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of activities for everyone in the family. We particularly appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the well-equipped kitchen area and the cozy fire pit, which made our evenings memorable. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this camping experience to anyone looking for a great family getaway.

Janice L.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· August 2024

Unpleasant experience.

Tent ·

Meadow

As Laura went out to get supplies when we were about to check in, Alan helped us find our way to the meadow. He directed us there but didn't give us any instructions about the gates—how to open them, whether we needed to close them whatnot, or anything else. Additionally, there were no water jugs prepared until very late night. And guess what? This is a message what I received from Laura after checking out. How hilarious. I'm wondering if she only treats us poorly because I wouldn’t use "WTF" to the guests without first understanding what happened. Oh well, good luck to anyone who visits her meadow.🤷‍♀️

Danielle S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

Lovely Spot, Needs Better Check-In

Meadow

The drive to this property was absolutely stunning. While it could be a really great destination, the check-in process needs work. We were sent to the wrong site twice, and when Laura finally showed up and asked for our names, we found out we weren’t in the meadow as planned. To make things worse, a party at our original site kept us up with noise until the early hours. Our second site was near the entrance, so we were disturbed by other campers arriving at all hours. It wasn’t the peaceful escape we had hoped for, and we ended up leaving early since we would have had to move to another site anyway due to another booking. If you’re into horseback riding, hiking, or biking, this place could work for you. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for families, as there’s not much for kids to do. With some tweaks to the check-in process and better management of quiet hours, this could be a fantastic spot for a getaway.

Christina C.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Hidden gem!

16 ft campervan ·

Meadow

This property is breathtaking! A hidden gem!! Our campsite was at the back of the property surrounded by trees and completely private. Laura is wonderful! The directions were accurate, communication was great. We were fortunate enough to get a tour of the ranch, meet the animals and take home some free range eggs! Can’t wait to return to Rough Diamond Ranch and enjoy this beautiful property again. Highly recommend the meadow campsite if you’re looking for a quiet secluded site surrounded by nature. The amazing host is a bonus!

Zoe E.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent ·

Community Site 2

Laura’s land is incredible. She is a fantastic host. She met us upon arrival and drove us to our site. Our camp was secluded and quiet. You can get a wonderful view of the cows in the meadow at sunset, breathtaking.

Location

Calgary, Division No. 6, Alberta, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Tsuut’ina, and Michif Piyii (Métis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking