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Mountain View Camping
Overview
Mountain View Camping provides a convenient home base for travelers exploring Southern Alberta. Situated just on the eastern edge of Calgary, this park balances accessibility with the open feel of the Alberta prairies. It is a well-established destination for RVers who want to experience the city while maintaining a peaceful home base outside the urban core. Whether you are arriving for the Stampede or just passing through on the Trans-Canada, this park offers a friendly atmosphere for both short and long-term stays.
Location & Surroundings
The park is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, making it exceptionally easy to find for those driving large rigs. While the surroundings reflect the vast prairie landscape, the city skyline is visible in the distance. The layout is designed to accommodate various vehicle sizes, offering a sense of openness. Its position on the eastern outskirts allows for quiet evenings away from heavy traffic, yet provides quick access to the main roads leading into Calgary or the Rocky Mountains.
Amenities & Park Features
Guests can expect practical features designed for comfort and convenience. The park offers various site types including:
- Full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp service.
- Spacious pull-through sites for easy access and setup.
- Clean washrooms, hot showers, and laundry facilities.
A convenience store provides essentials, while the on-site playground offers a dedicated space for younger travelers to play after a long day of driving.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The location is ideal for visiting the Calgary Stampede, as the grounds are reachable within a short drive. Families will appreciate the proximity to Calaway Park and the Calgary Zoo. For those interested in science, the Telus Spark Science Centre is a local highlight. The park also serves as a great starting point for a day trip to the Canadian Rockies, where world-class hiking and sightseeing in Banff National Park await just over an hour away.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is perfectly suited for family vacationers who need a stable base while visiting local attractions. It is also an excellent choice for big-rig owners looking for easy highway access and spacious sites that do not require tight turns. If you appreciate a mix of city convenience and rural quiet, this location hits the mark. It is a practical choice for travelers who value clean facilities and a strategic location that simplifies their exploration of Calgary and the surrounding Alberta wilderness.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Alison Glenday
We stayed one night at this campground. It was easy to find from the trans Canada East of Calgary and well marked with signs. It offers full hook up and there is a great dog run that was wonderful. Our dog really appreciated that! Our site was very easy to back into. We accidentally forgot our power cord and the lady who answered my call was very helpful and was willing to go above and beyond to help us get it back. A big thank you to Mandy!! Alison, Al and Phil the dog
Darrell & Jeredene Ollenberger
The park was easy to find. It is located just east of the city of Calgary near the Trans Canada Highway. There is pavement all the way including in the park. Signage is adequate. Check in was efficient and friendly. The rules are fairly basic. The interior roads are in need of attention. Plenty of areas where the pavement is crumbling even thought pot holes are being patched. Our site, 35, was a pull through that was easily long enough for our Coach and Towed. Services (30/50 amp, water and sewer only) were to the left side. Distancing is close for a rural park and the sites are “buddy” in that your door faces your neighbors door. There is NO privacy. Each site has a table but NO fire pit. Fire pits are portable and available at the office. Our site was flat and even. The vegetation was in transition from winter to spring and the grounds were being prepared accordingly. The park has many permanents but there were very few “trashy” sites. There is NO park included wifi or cable TV. We did not search for any OTA channels. Satellite should not be difficult. We did not use the washrooms, showers or laundromat but we checked and found them clean. There is a “dog park” but it is not totally fenced and right next to the highway so be aware! There are no restaurants or stores within easy walking distance but just a short drive away you can find food, shopping and convenience stores. We found this park to be an okay overnighter. We paid $70.63 inc tax and the $2.00 charge for the dog per night and we feel we received poor value. We will look for an alternative if in the area again
Halmelton Herve
Came up for a weekend of chasing summer! Quiet home base for us! Was a little different not having a fire pit so check before you go if your site has one or not! Showers and bathrooms were clean and functional. Hot water was out but it was just like swimming so wasn’t a problem! Girls in the store were amazing !
Cindy Ramsay
Just can’t recommend, even for just one night. We checked in and they were very friendly. However, our site was very sloped to the point that our levelers were fully lifting the rear tires off the ground and the camper still wasn’t level. Water pressure is so low that our hot water heater wouldn’t kick on using the water connection, and the showers were $1 for 5 minutes — which makes no sense if you’re already paying for water for your site anyway. In a pinch it works, but wouldn’t be my first choice.
Rebecca Lazzelle
Stopped here for one night on our way to Alaska. We got in pretty late and check in staff were great. Bathrooms are clean and showers are not free (they take Loonies and Toonies Canadian $1 and $2). Our site backed up to an open grassy area where we could throw the ball for the dogs a bit. There is a communal fire pit and they provided wood, which was a nice touch.