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Bashaw Municipal Campground
Overview
The Bashaw Municipal Campground offers a peaceful, well-managed retreat in the heart of central Alberta. Operated by the Town of Bashaw, this park provides a clean and friendly environment that feels more like a community park than a transient stopover. It is known for its spacious sites and lush greenery, providing a relaxing home base for those looking to explore the Camrose County area while enjoying the benefits of small-town hospitality.
Location & Surroundings
Located directly within the town limits, the campground sits near the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds and local recreation facilities. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling prairies and close proximity to the shores of Buffalo Lake. Staying here allows visitors to enjoy the convenience of town amenities, such as grocery stores and local cafes, while remaining just a short drive from the natural beauty of one of Alberta’s largest freshwater lakes.
Amenities & Park Features
RVers will find essential comforts including 30-amp power and water hookups at several sites, ensuring a reliable setup for most modern rigs. The park features a modern washroom building with coin-operated showers and laundry facilities to ensure a comfortable multi-day stay. Families often appreciate the on-site trout pond, which is frequently stocked for catch-and-release fishing, alongside a well-equipped playground and easy access to local fitness facilities and walking trails.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Golf enthusiasts are perfectly positioned to visit the Bashaw Golf and Country Club, a scenic course that highlights the natural terrain of the region. Water lovers can head ten minutes down the road to Pelican Point Park for beach days, swimming, and boating on Buffalo Lake. The town itself is home to unique local shops and historical landmarks. For those interested in nature, the surrounding wetlands provide excellent bird watching opportunities during the migration seasons.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for families and retirees looking for a quiet, budget-friendly destination with easy access to recreational activities. Its location makes it a perfect choice for those attending local community events or for travelers seeking a safe and welcoming environment as they navigate the Alberta highway system. It suits those who prefer a relaxed pace of life and proximity to nature without sacrificing the convenience of nearby urban services.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Dee Misquadis
Very nice looking place, shady spots, $20.a spot. I still think, $5. Would be good for tenting. But RVs are here for sure.
carson beach
Fun camp ground. A little bit loud being close to the highway and all. But it's a good campground. They have the AG grounds which are fun to walk and big baseball diamonds. One thing that I definitely should mention is they have like the cleanest outdoor washrooms I've ever been in. Thank you Bashaw for making an awesome campground!
Insignificant Me
I’m almost a local, living about 40 minutes away, and I find myself occasionally stopping here to use the impeccable outhouse that others have mentioned when going to or from Red Deer. I’ve also spent the last three days camping here and quite enjoyed the peace and quiet. I’ve had the whole place to myself, basically since I arrived on a Monday and my stay is during the week. I know weekends it is a busy little campground usually and when any events are going on at the Ag grounds next door. Unfortunately, the care and cleanliness of that wonderful little outhouse with an actual flushing toilet has gone downhill this year. I was quite disappointed to check it out on the Sunday and find no toilet paper, feces smeared all over the toilet, overflowing garbage, cobwebs filling up the skylight. Floor and door dirtier than I’ve ever seen it. I don’t believe this is volunteer run. I believe it’s run by the town or at least maintained by them but I’m not certain, although the town for sure endorses it on their web site noting the ‘new’ facility near the baseball diamonds. Yesterday I saw two workers wearing safety vests late in the day doing some maintenance, collecting garbage that sort of thing. I also checked the outhouse later on and saw the garbage had been emptied, and toilet paper added but that was the extent of any maintenance done in there. I ended up cleaning the toilet myself using the bottle of liquid hand sanitizer on the counter and paper towel from the dispenser. There is also another campground outhouse closer to the trailer dump, just what you expect of an older outhouse with men and womens sides. For camping you can’t beat the privacy afforded by the very heavily treed sites here, which is about half of them. Hard to come by fully treed sites as most give in to the space needed by the newer and much larger RV trailers of today. There are still a few sites that would accommodate longer than 30 footers. They’re out in the open and possibly a couple long enough that are in the trees if you back in. There are no services other than a trailer dump on your way in or out. The dump runs on solar, I think that’s the reason for issues and doesn’t work sometimes as noted in other reviews. I’ve seen a few vehicles pull in late in the day only to hit the road again after realizing there were no services. Considering the proximity to town limits I’m surprised the town doesn’t install power at some of the sites Maybe just not cost effective and its busy enough as it is. A reasonable rate is charged compared to other campgrounds. It’s self registering at $20 a night currently. Nice little playground and a couple of shacks for group meals or meal preparation or just to get out of the rain are available. Highway 53 runs adjacent to the north side of the campground. It is fairly busy during the day but quiets right down as the evening progresses. There is a train track close by, my first night here four or five trains went by through the night. Last night and thereafter I only heard two through the night. I would stay here again and I would recommend anybody else stay here provided they didn’t need hook ups.
Murray Greer
I tried to use the RV Dump. It took my money but would not open for me to use. Is the honour system really so difficult?
Krista Ann
I pretty much just stop here to walk my pup and use the restroom on my way to Calgary, but it is the cleanest outhouse I've ever seen! Also very cute little site and I think it would be a lovely place to camp a few evenings ☺️ Update: I have found that although it is a very clean rest room during the summer, there is clearly no one maintaining these in the off season. Very yucky any time I've stopped not in the summer. Understandable without seasonal staff, but still a heads up.