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Elk Island Getaway

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· Edmonton, Division No. 11, Alberta

40 acres hosted by Kara And Dan C.

1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites

Best in Alberta: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

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Kara and Dan is a Star Host

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Welcome to Elk Island Getaway! Elk Island Getaway is located 20 minutes east of Edmonton and 7 minutes from HWY 16 main entrance of Elk Island Park, Alberta. We are also right by Elk Island Park, in addition to being an important refuge for bison, elk and more than 250 bird species, it is a great place for all your hiking, picnicking, biking, canoeing and kayaking needs. When you enter Elk Island National Park you will know immediately that you have entered an oasis of calm. For years people have come to the picturesque park to escape the city life, explore the outdoors and connect with nature. Come and experience the dark sky preserve in our area that features an amazing opportunity to star gaze and to view the Northern Lights. We have 8 campsites available for tent, van, small motorhome, and trailers. Our group site is sites 7 and 8 please inquire if interested in this option. We do not discriminate on anything and are all inclusive Pets welcome on leash and owners are responsible for clean-up. This is a camper-maintained campground. Please take your trash with you at the end of your stay. There is a toilet available for campers to use but no other amenities. Our sites offer sites offer picnic tables and firepits. Mowed paths to walk If you forget your firewood or need more, we sell large bundles of tamarack wood (we pay for the wood to be trucked in) for an additional fee. We follow Provincial and County Fire Regulations Boreal Harvest Farms is right next door with a honeyberry U pick available during part of the year. Starts July 8th open to pick for an additional fee! We look forward to hosting you.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Paddling

Natural features

Field

Farm

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84 ratings · 55 reviews

Mimi B.recommends

August 30, 2024

Site 4 Off Grid Cabin Coming 2024!

Everything about this place was rel

Everything we expected we got. From a beautiful sunset to spectacular morning fog, we had great meals on the bbq and fire pit. We've seen some chickens, eagles, shooting stars and heard some coyotes. Being from the city a comfortable peaceful night of sleep was simply amazing (very quiet and dark curtains). Even if it rained the first night we still hung out on a patio and enjoyed the views and sounds of nature. Not one single mosquitoe came to visit. I could go on and on about it as the only thing I regret is not booking for 2 more days. ( we were also very impressed with the layout of the campsites )

Taylor D.recommends

August 27, 2024

Site 5 - Treed area

Amazing and quiet spot 👌 the hosts were so kind and it was a really great experience for my first time using Hipcamp! Sure beats the heck out of a traditional campground. There were coyotes howling after the sun set, and the most incredible stars 🌟 I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for somewhere to stay outside of the city but still close!

Ian F.recommends

August 25, 2024

Site 1 - Concrete Fire Pit Site

We tent camped on this land, and was wonderful. Clean grounds, well maintained, and very clean port-a-potties. We were welcomed by Kara and Dan on the second day, and had pleasant conversation with them. There were other campers nearby but could barely hear them. Listening to the Coyotes howling at night was very nice. We liked it here enough that we booked again while we were still there. Close enough to the city to get there quick, or if you forget anything, but far enough away that you really feel like you are in a Park.

Scott B.recommends

August 24, 2024

Site 5 - Treed area

Really nice, quiet, clean spot! Hosts were quick to reply. Thanks.

Nicole S.recommends

August 24, 2024

Site 6 - Elk Island Getaway!

Would definitely come back again. Well kept and quiet.

Danieka J.recommends

August 21, 2024

Site 6 - Elk Island Getaway!

We absolutely loved this property ! Private spots , super comfortable and the walking paths are perfect ! The views of the sky each night were amazing ! We can’t wait to come back !

Location

Edmonton, Division No. 11, Alberta, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Michif Piyii (Métis), and Cree First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking