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Cattle Ranch in the Foothills

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· Division No. 15, Alberta
320 acres hosted by James G.
1 lodging site · 2 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Best in Alberta: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best all-around: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
We are a working cattle ranch, about a 10 minute drive on a gravel road off of HiWay #1. You’re surrounded by wildlife and outdoor activities just as you step out of the door. We offer lots of privacy. Each site has its own road off the main road so no one else will be driving past your camp. During most of your stay, you will think there’s no one on the ranch but you! We’re close to a golf course, about 40 minutes to Canmore, one hour to Banff, and 40 minutes to Downtown Calgary. Perfect for day trips for activities other than camping. Our cows are tame and curious, but not house pets - just be aware. Our sites are not fenced from the cows, so you will have all the sights, smells, and sounds that are associated with cows if they come to visit you. If they bug you too much, message me and I will come over to move them out. I also have a shovel at each site to help clean up cow deposits! We are not a commercial nor Parks campground, nor do we strive to be. If you are looking for site with garbage service, running water, etc., you won’t find it here. If you are looking for an off-grid site with a few niceties, tons of privacy, off leash for your pups, and free firewood, you will be happy staying at our ranch!
Activities
Biking
Boating
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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234 Ratings · 157 reviews
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Aminah A.recommends
October 21, 2024
The Meadow - Cabin, Bunkhouse
Camping with friends!
Our group of 6 stayed in the cabin from Oct. 18-20. We absolutely love everything! We had lots of privacy and it felt peaceful to be surrounded by nature. We also enjoyed the lake and made good use of the facilities. James was very accomodating and awesome. Definitely would recommend this place and we hope to be back soon!!
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Shannon E.recommends
October 15, 2024
The Bend
Terrific
Wonderful site and owners! Lovely views. Quiet, peaceful location. Would definitely stay again!
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Kim C.recommends
October 13, 2024
North Creek
Outstanding!
This was our third camping trip to James’s “Cattle Ranch in the Foothills”. We have stayed at both “The Bend” and “North Creek” campsites and both are quite private with beautiful views of the surrounding area including spectacular views of the Northern Lights during our most recent stay. As a working cattle ranch it’s a fun experience when the cattle pass by along with a variety of wildlife.
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Rui C.recommends
October 6, 2024
North Creek
Nice place with good owner. You can tell the whole set up has been done with heart. Will come back.
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Kincaid C.recommends
September 29, 2024
The Bend
Amazing place to camp, with great views, friendly cows, secluded location, and access to a lake! We will happily return! Thanks so much James for the stay!
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Catriona L.recommends
September 15, 2024
The Bend
Great camping spot, lovely and private and very pretty! Also a great outhouse! And the little touches like the drinking water and the map were great. James provided great instructions for getting to the site so I had no problem even arriving after dark, and was quick and responsive to messages. I would definitely camp here again!
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Division No. 15, 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 To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by James G.

Joined in September 2021
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