Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area
AB-66, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0, Canada
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About This Campsite
Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area
Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area is a delightful campground nestled near the Elbow River. Located approximately ten minutes from Bragg Creek and less than an hour from Calgary, it offers a convenient escape for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. The campsite provides a mix of serviced, unserviced, and tent-only sites, catering to a variety of camping preferences.
Location: Near Bragg Creek, Alberta
Highlights
- Beautiful river access and serene walks along the Elbow River.
- Treed sites offering a sense of privacy and a chance to observe local wildlife like beavers, deer, and various bird species.
- Modern amenities with options for different types of camping, including areas specifically for tents.
Tips and Considerations
- The campsite layout has changed recently, so be sure to refer to updated maps for accurate site locations.
- Noise can be a factor due to nearby cattle guards and occasional misuse of generators during quiet hours.
- Bathing facilities are reasonably maintained, but it is suggested to be mindful of community etiquette to keep them clean.
- Dog owners are reminded to keep pets on long leashes to avoid unexpected encounters.
- Firewood can be purchased on-site for $10 per bunch.
- Cars passing by may cause intermittent noise, particularly near the campsite's end closest to the creek.
Tags: Campground, Park, Lodging, Point of Interest, Establishment
Overall Thoughts
Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area is a wonderful camping destination for anyone looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature with the convenience of being close to Calgary. Its river access and variety of wildlife make for a scenic and relaxing getaway. However, prospective campers should be aware of potential noise issues and ensure they are referring to the most recent campsite maps for accurate information. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall experience at Gooseberry is positively reviewed and promises a fulfilling outdoor adventure.
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Reviews
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Julie Labonte
07/04/2024
A fantastic campground that is near a river. Ten minutes from Bragg Creek and less than an hour from Calgary. Serviced, unserviced and tent only sites available. Note that there have been changes to the site layout and the campground map on non-Alberta government websites are out of date (ex. Site 74 and 75 after now 72 and 73)
Robert CK
06/20/2024
Just got back from Gooseberry Campground where I stayed for few days on my teardrop trailer. Place is kept relatively clean, bathrooms are smelly but that’s because few folks bother to keep the lid down. The guys who tend the camp inspect few times daily and also ask for firewood $10/bunch. Unfortunately the use of a generator from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM is not respected, last night some guys started the gas generator 1:30 AM and ran it til early morning. Nobody went to tell them in the middle of the night… it was close to the camp attendants, they should’ve heard but… Towards the end of the camp (from entrance) you will hear cars passing the Texas gate near by… can be annoying, or you will just get used to it as I did. I stayed near the end, close by the creek. Dogs… most people with dogs will keep on long leashes, but more often than not, some odd couple would decide to make their own rules, so expect surprises in this regard. Overall, a nice close by location, generator use is a problem though… few people left earlier because of that.
Aidan Sloman
06/08/2024
Could be great but some genius working for the Alberta government decided to put a cattle guard at each end of the campsite so it's constantly noisy. They could have put them 200 feet further away and had the same effect, but no, they stuck them right next to the campsites so you get to here *bang! brrrrrt" every 30 seconds from 7am to 1am
Katharine Doyle
06/21/2024
Access to the Elbow River from the campsite. Sites are treed. We've seen beaver, deer, lots of birds. Easy access from Calgary.
James McCurdy
07/08/2024
Great campground and very quiet. Right beside the river for walks.