Riverbend Campground
48033 370 Ave E, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B5, Canada
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About This Campsite
Riverbend Campground
Tags: Campground, Park, Lodging, Point of Interest, Establishment
Description
Riverbend Campground offers a variety of seasonal and short-term camping options surrounded by natural beauty and tranquility. The campground features various amenities such as city water, a dump station, and well-maintained bathrooms and showers. It's designed to cater to families and individuals seeking quiet and engaging outdoor experiences.
Key Features and Tips
- **City Water & Utility Options**: The campground provides city water and offers options for both full hookup (water, electric, sewer) and partial hookup (water and electric only) sites. Note that the dump station may incur an additional fee unless opting for a full hookup site.
- **Clean Facilities**: Showers are well-kept and hot, with an economical rate of $1 for 5 minutes. Bathrooms are regularly maintained by the campground staff.
- **Activity Options**: Enjoy groomed trails, a public-use beach area, and a versatile pond perfect for swimming or tubing. There are also numerous child-friendly activities available at reasonable prices.
- **Playgrounds and Open Spaces**: Kids can enjoy multiple playgrounds, while adults can relax and take in the peaceful, natural surroundings.
- **Staff and Maintenance**: The staff is noted for being friendly and helpful, and there is a visible maintenance presence to keep the areas clean and organized.
Overall Thoughts
Riverbend Campground has received mixed reviews, with some visitors pointing out areas for improvement such as the upkeep of certain seasonal sites and additional fees that were not disclosed upfront. However, it is also praised for its cleanliness, variety of activities, family-friendly atmosphere, and courteous staff. It offers a serene environment with plenty of recreational opportunities, making it a worthwhile consideration for your next camping adventure.
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Reviews
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Rae Ann Elvin
09/05/2024
This campground is big and mostly seasonal sites. It looks like a graveyard for dead RV’s. They have no standards at all for up keep of the sites. It’s almost all dirt and with dogs, I was grateful it wasn’t raining. It did have city water. We had a choice to get full hookup with sewer or just water and electric. We chose W/E as they have a dump station. When we went to the dump station, there was a sign to check with the office. So I called them and they said there was a $5 charge to dump! Well they never disclosed that when we checked in or we would have chosen a full hookup site. We disputed it and they waived the charge. If you’re going to charge to dump, they need to let you know up front. My husband thought I was being generous giving them 2 stars.
Erin Nagy
08/25/2024
Just returned from a splendid camping trip at Riverbend. Very clean facility, showers are hot and only $1/5 mins. Trails are nicely groomed, sheep river is right there to wade and tube run, swimming in the pond was great and all the activities available to do with the kids at decent prices too. Our last night saw a horrific storm, but we were sheltered enough at our tent site, everything stayed intact. Staff is friendly and helpful and the area is quite quiet. No complaints, we will be back.
Meghan Faber
06/09/2024
We loved our stay at Riverbend! We were lucky to get the tent site on the water. Our kids loved the playgrounds, trails and public use beach area. The bathrooms/showers were very well kept and firewood was well priced. We loved that it was away from the hustle and bustle of Calgary but close enough to do day trips with the kids.
Kristin McCallum
07/07/2024
Very nice campground. Quiet, very clean, kid friendly. Lots of maintenance staff around taking care of the place every day. Seems to be mostly seasonal residents there but there is still short term camping available. Good size sites. Clean bathrooms. Plenty to do. Friendly staff in the office. More room and privacy than many private campgrounds. But you’re still close to your neighbours. Overall one of our best camping experiences to date.
C Lickiss
07/26/2024
When I had family coming to visit and they were asking about campgrounds, I found so many great reviews for this site. And the reviews were correct. This is such a great little place - welcoming, organized, beautiful, and conveniently located. The pond in the middle of everything was really the icing on the cake. Thanks for making my family feel at home.