Fee Guidelines

The range for fees in Alberta's provincial parks is set through directive by the Department head.

Each campground's fees are based on market demand and the services available at that site (within the approved range).
Fees are exclusive of the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless otherwise stated.
There are no fees for day use in provincial parks, however a vehicle parking pass is required for vehicles parked at provincial parks and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley Corridor.

The Camping Fee Discount for Alberta Seniors is applicable at select individual front country campgrounds.

Camping Fees

Service	Fee
Basic Campsites	$8 - $31/night (the currently approved fee cap within the overall fee range set through the Provincial Parks Fees order) based upon market conditions, plus additional service fees (see below).
Backcountry Camping in Designated Backcountry Campgrounds	$12/person/night (Children under 16 years are free but still require a permit.)
Group Campgrounds on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca	Base rate of $60-$150/night plus a per night fee of up to the regular overnight camping fee for the park where the group camping is located multiplied by the number of camping units (5 or 10 units minimum, depending on the site) for the entire reserved stay.
Group Campgrounds NOT on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca ("Phone-in Only")	Base rate of $60-$150/night plus a per night fee of up to the regular overnight camping fee for the park where the group camping is located multiplied by the number of camping units (5 or 10 units minimum, depending on the site) for the first night only.
Group Day Use Areas	$50 - $88/day
Comfort Camping	$100-$250 (note, where services are offered, all Comfort Camping fees are inclusive of additional service fees such as water, sewer, shower, and firewood).

Additional Services	Fee
Pressurized water hook-up at campsite	$8/night
Electrical hook-up at campsite	$8/night
Sewer hook-up at campsite	$8/night
Showers, if not coin operated	$8/night
Firewood	Market-based pricing; sold by concession or surcharge
Horse corrals	Up to $8/animal/night
Sewage disposal	$3 - $10/use
On-site pump-out service	$25-$50/pump-out

Reservations	Fee
Shop.Albertaparks.ca	Non-refundable $12 reservation fee per reservation plus full pre-payment of camping fees Changes to campsite reservations are $10/change; no charge for name/address changes.
'Phone-In' Campsite Reservation Service and Group Use	Non-refundable $12 reservation fee plus a deposit equal to the first night's camping fee Reservation amendments = $5/amendment
Group Day Use	Non-refundable $12 reservation fee plus a deposit equal to the first day's fee

Vehicle Parking Pass

Pass Type	Fee
Personal Vehicle	• Day pass - $15 (registers one vehicle) • Yearly pass - $90 (registers up to 2 vehicles)
Commercial Vehicle – 15 people or less	• Day pass - $22.50 • Yearly pass - $135 Example: shuttles, taxis, small group transport
Commercial Vehicle – more than 15 people	• Day pass - $30 • Yearly pass - $180 Example: large group transport, coach buses

Notes

These fees apply to vehicles parked at provincial parks and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley Corridor.
For additional Kananaskis Conservation Pass information www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx

Visitor Services Fees

In-Park Interpretive Programming	Fee
6 years of age or under	$0 - $10
7 - 17 years	$7 - $20/person
18 years and older	$12 - $30/person
Family	$30 - $100 (up to two adults and their children 7-17 years of age)
Custom programming for a group or organization	$50 - $500/hour (plus additional charges for meals, materials, supplies, admission fees to other sites, guest speakers)

In-Park Bus Tours	Fee
6 years of age or under	$0 - $10
7 - 17 years	$7 - $20/person
18 years and older	$12 - $30/person
Family	$30 - $100 (up to two adults and their children 7-17 years of age)

Reservations	Fee
Interpretive & Educational Programming	$5 - $10 reservation fee (including GST) may be added to off-set costs for prebooking service

Educational Programs Delivered by Alberta Parks

Duration	Fee per Student	Fee per Class/Group
1 - 3 hours	$2 - $8	$40 - $240 (Minimum charge $40 - $100)
3 - 7 hours	$4 - $20	$80 - $480 (Minimum charge $80 - $200)
Full week	$20 - $100	$400 - $2,000 (Minimum charge $400 - $1,000)

Notes

These fees apply to educational programming developed and delivered by Alberta Parks staff within a park.
Fee covers instructional time only. Additional expenses may include transportation, accommodation, food, guest presenters, materials and supplies.
Maximuum class or group size is 30 students/participants.

Educational Programs Delivered by Educators in Parks

Duration	Fee per Student	Fee per Class/Group
1 - 3 hours	$1.50 - $6	$30 - $180 (Minimum charge $30 - $120)
3 - 7 hours	$3 - $12	$60 - $360 (Minimum charge $60 - $240)

Notes

These fees apply when teachers or community educators deliver Alberta Parks' educational programs in a park and request services like: indoor facilities, limited personal services such as orientation or parent volunteer instruction, or teacher in-service.
Maximum class or group size is 30 students/participants.

Outreach Educational Programs

Type	Fee
Classroom/group assembly (up to 60 participants)	$60 - $200 per hour per class
General assembly/groups (more than 60 participants)	$150 - $600 per hour per program
Full day (multiple programs)	Cost per class times the number of programs

Note These fees apply when programming is delivered by Alberta Parks staff in a non-park location.

Educational Videoconferencing Programs

Type	Duration	Fee per Program
Stand-alone	Up to 1 hour	$75 - $250
Pre or post park field-trip	Up to 1 hour	$50 - $150

Note These fees apply for the presentation of interactive educational video or online broadcasts to formal and community groups provincially, nationally and internationally.

Learning & Experiential Programming

Type	Fee per Participant
In-depth learning program	$10 - $45 /per hour plus expenses

Notes

These fees apply for programming that imparts new knowledge and/or skills related to outdoor recreation, natural history and/or cultural history. Programs can range in length from hours to multiple days, and may involve community partners in delivery.
A $5 discount may be applied for persons 7 - 17 years.
Fees only cover instructional staff time. Additional expenses may include transportation, accommodation, food, guest presenters, materials and supplies.

Professional Development for Educators

Duration	Cost per Group (8-20 participants)
In-park workshop: half day (2 - 4 hours)	$70 - $200 plus expenses
In-park workshop: full day (5 - 8 hours)	$200 - $400 plus expenses
In- school workshop: half day (2 - 4 hours)	$70 - $200 plus expenses

Notes

These fees apply when Alberta Parks staff deliver workshops in a park and/or community for teachers/community educators on areas like: safety considerations; park features; role of parks; Alberta curriculum connections; Visitor Services opportunities, techniques and approaches to learning in parks.
Expenses may include transportation, accommodation, food, guest presenters, materials and supplies.

AlbertaParks.ca

Camping Fees

Vehicle Parking Pass

Visitor Services Fees

Educational Programs Delivered by Alberta Parks

Educational Programs Delivered by Educators in Parks

Outreach Educational Programs

Educational Videoconferencing Programs

Learning & Experiential Programming

Professional Development for Educators

Updated: Jan 17, 2025