Edmonton RV Parks and Campgrounds Near the City
Full hookup sites from $40/night within 30 minutes of Edmonton.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Glowing Embers (20 min west): 200+ sites, $52-$60/night, year-round storage $528/year
- Half Moon Lake (30 min east): 500+ sites, heated pool, beach, kayaks
- Devon Lions Campground (35 min SW): 230 sites, ~$38/night, riverside
- Elk Island National Park: $31.75/night, bison herds, 45 min east
- Edmonton RV street parking: max 72 hours, fines start at $250
Three Parks Within 35 Minutes
Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Centre
26821 100 Avenue, Acheson, AB (20 min west of Edmonton, near Spruce Grove) | 780-962-8100
200+ full-service sites. The closest full-hookup option to Edmonton.
| Site Type | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|
| 30 AMP Back-In | $52 |
| 30 AMP Pull-Through | $55 |
| 50 AMP Pull-Through | $60 |
| 28-Day Stay (back-in) | $900 + power |
RV Storage: Daily $13, Monthly $63, Annual $528.
Amenities: restaurant, wellness centre, 24/7 laundry and showers, arcade, playground. 10 golf courses within 10 minutes. 8 minutes from West Edmonton Mall. Reservation fee: $7/booking.
Half Moon Lake Resort
Cooking Lake / Sherwood Park area (30 min east of Edmonton) | halfmoonlakeresort.com
450+ full-service RV sites (30/50 AMP, power/water/sewer included) plus 50 partial-service overnight sites. A Phase 2 expansion in spring 2025 added 112 sites, pushing the total past 500.
Day use: Adult $20, Child $7.50, Family $45 (10am-8pm).
Amenities: outdoor heated pool, jumping pillow, sandy beach, kayak rentals, mini-golf, pickleball, basketball, beach volleyball, dog park, walking trails, clubhouse, onsite cafe, laundry, WiFi, camp store. Cabins and glamping also available. Nightly RV rates not publicly listed; bookings open November 1 for the following season.
Devon Lions Campground
1140 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Devon, AB (35 min southwest) | 780-987-4777
230 sites: 149 full hookups, 44 electric/water, 9 pull-throughs. 15/30/50 AMP service. Approximately $38/night.
On the banks of the North Saskatchewan River adjacent to the Devonian Botanic Garden. Free showers, coin-op laundry (8:30am-10:30pm), picnic table and fire pit at every site, firewood $15/bag, gazebo and camp kitchen rentals.
Season: May 1 through Thanksgiving Monday (mid-October).
Provincial Campgrounds
Elk Island National Park (45 min east)
Astotin Lake Campground. Closest national park campground to Edmonton.
| Site Type | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|
| Unserviced (washroom/shower building) | $31.75 |
| Overflow | $19.50 |
| oTENTik (equipped tent cabin) | $147.50 |
| Backcountry (Oster Lake) | $15/person |
Park entry: Adult $10/day, Senior $8.75, Youth free. Family $19.50. Annual pass: $48.25 adult.
Special 2026 offer: Canada Strong Pass provides free admission + 25% off camping, June 19 through September 7, 2026.
Reservations: 1-877-RESERVE or reservation.pc.gc.ca. Season: Victoria Day through Thanksgiving.
Edmonton RV Parking Bylaws
If you own an RV and are buying a home in Edmonton, these rules matter:
Street parking: Maximum 72 consecutive hours beside your home. Must move for 48 hours before returning. Fine: $50.
April 1 through October 31: RVs can park on your driveway if 0.6m clearance from the sidewalk is maintained and the property has no rear lane access.
November 1 through March 31: Must be stored in rear yard, inside a garage, or at a licensed storage facility.
Fines for violations: Start at $250 with potential towing at owner's expense.
Best option for RV owners: Buy a home with rear lane access and a large pad behind the garage. Acreage properties in Parkland County or Strathcona County have the most RV-friendly lot sizes.
🎯 The Bottom Line: Glowing Embers ($52-$60/night) is the closest and most full-service. Half Moon Lake is the best for families. Elk Island is the best nature experience. For RV owners buying a home, check lot size and Edmonton's seasonal parking bylaws before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do RV parks open? Most open Victoria Day long weekend (late May) and close Thanksgiving (mid-October). Glowing Embers may have extended season dates.
Can I store my RV at a campground year-round? Glowing Embers offers year-round RV storage ($528/year). Most campgrounds do not.
Are there dump stations near Edmonton? Several along major highways. Glowing Embers has a dump station. Check sanidumps.com for locations.
Campground rates verified March 2026. Elk Island fees from Parks Canada. RV bylaws from edmonton.ca.