2021 Camping MEGA THREAD

[BerserkerCatSplat]

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Got a group site this past weekend at Etherington Creek.
Took our 1.5 year old son out for his first camping trip.

How was Etherington? We're headed there for next week. First time RV camping in probably 25 years.

[ExtraSlow]

Cataract 8s a little nicer, but notnreservable

[roopi]

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Barrier Lake Info Centre should have that. Kind of "the wrong way" but it's the closest. Otherwise haul the water from your house I guess? That's what I'd do for that location.

Thanks. Plan was to fill at home but thought maybe someone knew of a spot on the way that was close.

[nzwasp]

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Closest potable water and dump station to Sibbald Lake?

I dont like hauling water because its too heavy. What I do is get one of those 30L green containers from canadian tire and then fill up at the potable water spout and empty it into my fresh water. Takes about 30 mins depending on how far away the tap is in the campground. Our fresh water tank is approx 80L.

[pheoxs]

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I dont like hauling water because its too heavy. What I do is get one of those 30L green containers from canadian tire and then fill up at the potable water spout and empty it into my fresh water. Takes about 30 mins depending on how far away the tap is in the campground. Our fresh water tank is approx 80L.

Aren't most of the taps marked not for drinking water?

[killramos]

Except for the ones that are for drinking water yea

[nzwasp]

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Aren't most of the taps marked not for drinking water?

As far as Crimson campground and lake day use area they all are potable I think - High pressure water lines. Theres no signs there.

Usually if its non potable it would tell you. And I trust that in a campground if it has no sign that means its safe - especially considering all the tent trailers and tents in general.

At Sibbald Lake Campground the site has a note:

Water is available from a hand pump at this site. Although Alberta Parks strives to maintain water quality, we recommend that you bring your own drinking water. So yeah I guess fill up at a station.

[2020]

Snagged a powered site at kinbrook island for next weekend, anyone know if the showers and flush washrooms are open?

[suntan]

Yes they've been open for a while, even before restrictions were lifted.

[nzwasp]

Any recommendations for campgrounds in cypress hills, Im looking for september long weekend - seems most of the powered sites that have trees are already taken.

[Tik-Tok]

I've driven through Reesor Lake Campground and quite liked it. The spots I thought were best seem to be reserved already, but site #1 would be my choice of the available ones. The lake is MUCH quieter than Elkwater, but also colder, and more waspy.

[suntan]

WASPy or waspy?

[killramos]

What you did there. I see it.

[ThePenIsMightier]

So, no one's gonna post a Cypress Hill video?! Do I have to do everything?
It's right there for the taking even combined with a joke about "You better be ready" or "We ain't goin out like that".

[BavarianBeast]

Riding the massive trail network in Cumberland and area.

[killramos]

What kind of bizarre camping is that

[Tik-Tok]

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What kind of bizarre camping is that

If you want to pick the best psychedelics, you have to tent it on the island.

[sabad66]

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Riding the massive trail network in Cumberland and area.

Good choice on the tent. Coleman pop up is the best I’ve ever used.

[Buster]

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Riding the massive trail network in Cumberland and area.

You're doing it wrong. Camping is supposed to be about replicating all the things you have at your home, just shittier. You can then pretend to escape your existence for a weekend.

[ExtraSlow]

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