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Riverbend is a family campground with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Family in central to everything we do. We are family owned and operated and we are a kid friendly campground. Our unique location on the banks of the Sheep River encompasses a diversity of habitats: parkland, marshland, and river
Riverbend Campground Blog
6d ago
Introduction A fun aspect of vacation travel is learning about local history. This pursuit can still be great fun even when you are taking a staycation. A staycation means you are close to home, but there is still so much to explore for history buffs. Long-time residents of a community will already know much of the history of their particular [...]
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Riverbend Campground Blog
1M ago
Living an RV lifestyle over a long period of time means your needs change. Kids grow up and outgrow their bunk beds or they stop camping with the family. as they pursue their own interests. In retirement, a couple may consider enjoying becoming snowbirds and the old RV no longer suits the new pursuit. We have a previous post that [...]
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Riverbend Campground Blog
3M ago
If you are planning a major family event at Riverbend Campground this article is for you. Our campground is an ideal location for a family reunion and a wonderful setting for a summer wedding. The centrally located hall is well suited to summertime family gatherings. Read on for tips on planning food for your guests. Food Trucks for Family Events [...]
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Riverbend Campground Blog
11M ago
Driving to Alaska is a grand road trip and a bucket list adventure for some. For travelers from the lower 48 states, that are camping along the way, Riverbend Campground is a popular stop. For those brave travelers, we encourage you to read on.
Be Prepared
In the past we occasionally had travelers with limited knowledge of Canada arrive with snow tires strapped on their roof and even extra gas cans on board. Today’s campers are much more knowledgeable. Today’s tourist has a better understanding of what they will encounter in Western Canada. Continue your research to avoid issue. For example, A ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
11M ago
There is a growing interest in learning more about Indigenous history and culture and which has lead to a significant growth in Indigenous Tourism. Riverbend Campground is an excellent base for a your family’s discovery adventure.
A camping staycation has become an extremely popular way to continue creating family memories. Adding a theme can enhance enjoyment of the great outdoors. In previous posts we have this guide for Planning a Staycation as well as Birdwatching Staycation, Fishing Staycation, and Introduction to Horses Staycation. In this post we offer information on our “Indigenous Tou ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
1y ago
Where to Camp in Calgary
Tourists travel to the Calgary area to experience the sights and attractions of the city. Over time we have seen the elimination of many camping options in the area but Riverbend Campground continues to be a popular choice because of our great Calgary access. It’s just over ten minutes to the city limits on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. For more on camping in Calgary check the blog post here.
Getting Around
When visiting the city most of our campers drive because access is fast and easy. And traveling around Calgary is relatively easy. Avenues run east and west, and ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
1y ago
Popularity of Daytrips
When camping at Riverbend Campground, some guests like to take day trips. For people vacationing in the area, it’s an opportunity to explore. For weekenders that live nearby, it’s a chance to revisit favorite spots or discover something new. There are many options from urban adventures to communing with nature. One area that should be on your list of top picks is a day trip to Kananaskis Country.
The Beginnings
Kananaskis Country is referred to as Alberta’s Mountain playground. It takes its name from the Kananaskis River which was named by explorer and geographer J ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
1y ago
This year we provided opportunities for our campers to give us more feedback. Roads are often mentioned. Here is a small sample of the comments from campers’ surveys.
Roads can get very dusty at times
better roads
I would pay an extra $50 a month, for paved roads, in the main roads.
when it rains the road into and in front of our lot is left with a big puddle (lake) this needs to be filled up
Road improvements (pothole repairs)
We’d love the road on the ISLAND to be serviced with gravel. Its a mud pit in the spring, and when it rains
Dust
Keeping speeds down is the first step in r ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
1y ago
When families are searching for a campsite, choosing a campground or RV park with lots of trees is often at the top of the list. Mature trees provide shade for those hot days of summer, protection from wind and attract birds and wild life. Being close to nature is an important part of the allure of camping for many.
The Riverbend Forest
When you drive into Riverbend Campground, take a moment at the top of the hill and look out over our forest canopy. From above it is impressive. Of course, over time we lose trees, During the floods of 2013 we lost many mature trees along our riverbank. We also ..read more
Riverbend Campground Blog
1y ago
All short-term campsites at Riverbend have picnic tables and firepits. One advantage of our campsites s flexibility. Picnic tables and firepits are placed in spots that best suit the way campers want to use their site. Our picnic tables and firepits are moved a great deal. A family might want the firepit away from the bedrooms so talk around the fire late at night doesn’t disturb sleeping munchkins. Some people want the table close to facilitate meal times while other families eat inside and want the table out of the way.
Off-Season Project
The off-season at Riverbend Campground is l ..read more