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The Hoodoo RV Resort & Campground
Overview
The Hoodoo RV Resort & Campground offers a peaceful retreat nestled within the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Located just a short drive from the bustling center of Drumheller, this park provides a unique opportunity to stay amidst the striking geological formations that make this region famous. Travelers will find a well-maintained facility that balances modern convenience with the rugged, natural beauty of the Alberta desert landscape, creating a family-friendly atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Location & Surroundings
Situated along the banks of the Red Deer River, the resort is surrounded by rolling hills and the iconic coulees of the valley. This specific location in East Coulee provides a sense of seclusion while remaining accessible to the area's main highways. Guests can enjoy the sight of the sun setting over the canyon walls, casting long shadows across the riverfront scenery that defines this historic coal-mining region, making it a photographer's dream during the golden hour.
Amenities & Park Features
This resort is designed to accommodate a variety of rigs with features like power and water hookups and spacious gravel pads. The park provides several key features to enhance the camping experience:
- Clean washrooms and coin-operated showers that are regularly maintained.
- A central large playground area where children can safely burn off energy.
- An on-site convenience store offering snacks, ice, and bundled firewood.
These amenities ensure that travelers have the essentials covered while they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of the Alberta badlands.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The park serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site, which is located only minutes away and offers fascinating underground tours. A short drive takes visitors to the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum and the famous Hoodoos trail. For those who enjoy the water, the proximity to the river allows for canoeing and fishing, while the surrounding trails are perfect for spotting local wildlife in their natural habitat.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is a perfect fit for family vacationers looking for a safe and engaging environment for children to explore the wonders of the badlands. It also strongly appeals to history buffs and nature photographers who want to be close to the most dramatic landscapes in Alberta. If you prefer a spacious, quiet atmosphere over the more crowded urban parks in the city center, this resort offers the room you need to relax.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Caroline Bissat
I would give this place a 10 if I could. We were there for a week and a half. The staff is great. The park is very well kept. It is close to town or trails. It is very quiet and has a little bit of local wildlife
Shelagh Richer
Nice park, clean, quiet, spacious play and picnic area, group fire pit area. Good amount of space for dog walks. Has huge unfenced off leash field. Easy access to Drumheller, hoodoos, historic sites and trails. Rv sites were power and water. Dump station on site. Poor internet signal, unless you have star link.
Erin Wood
Our experience was good here. The campground was friendly and clean during our visit. The washrooms were fairly decent, I did not use the showers, but I would wear sandals as with any public shower facility. We stayed in the tenting area, our site (T1) was very spacious and separated from the other sites nearby. Overall, it was a nice camp to stay at, while being close to all sorts of attractions and things to do.
Tessa Fry
The tent sites are fairly new and were quite muddy when we arrived. The tent sites are very small and close together. We got lucky and didn’t have very many neighbors. No one enforces the quiet hours so hopefully you have quiet neighbors!
Mikhael Matviyets
This has been my go to campground for 5+ years. This place is usually very busy from early spring to late September. The tenting campsites tend to be tight and rather close together. Some sites like: T1 and T2 are quite well sized and are great providing element coverage and lots of space for 4+people. 31$/night for tent sites is a decent. Sites are always clean. No garbage. Plenty of RV sites with electricity and water access. I believe these are $50+ per night. Good idea to book in advance especially if your planning on coming out on a long weekend. This place gets busy and loud. Your not going to have much privacy whenever you camp here. That is part of the allure or special touch of this campsite. It is extremely child friendly. Well located park and tons of well watered and mowed grass to keep kids moving and busy all day. They have a great front store open from 8:00am-9:00pm. They sell all kinds of stuff from condiments to ice and firewood. They sell ice cream and sparklers and glow rings/rods etc. Wood is priced at $11 per bag. Reasonably priced. Your not going to get better prices at Walmart then here at the store. Just buy and support them. Weather can be crazy and unpredictable so come prepared. Tons of wind storms pick up, stake tent down. Also make sure to check the hoodoo attractions 3 minutes down the road, right coming out of the campsite. You can climb the side of the valley mountain and have tons of fun with the whole family. I will be back every year. Love this place.