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North Ghost Campground

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587-830-2198[email protected]

North Ghost Campground is an unserviced campground in Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation Area, offering 169 sites for tents, trailers, and motor homes, including pull-through campsites. Located 13 km west of Cochrane on Highway 1A, then 40 km north on Highway 40, it provides basic facilities including fire pits, picnic tables at each site, pit toilets, playground, and complimentary firewood. A hand pump provides non-potable water; campers must bring their own drinking water. The campground serves as a base for OHV trail riding, Ghost River exploration and wading, fishing for cutthroat and brook trout, and hiking. Season runs May 1 - October 14, with opening date subject to snow levels. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on North Ghost Campground’s official website.

ItemPrice
Standard campsite40.00 per night
Reservation feenon-refundable per site12.00

Key facts

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round
Reservations open dateMarch 1st annually
Group camp reservationsOpen 90 days prior to booking date; book through shop.albertaparks.ca or call 1-877-537-2757

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches169
Seasonal sitesAvailable by inquiry (contact for pricing)

Activities & family

Available activitiesOHV trail access, Ghost River exploration and wading, fishing for cutthroat and brook trout, hiking, wildlife viewing

Location & access

GPS coordinates51.39549789, -115.0271002
Access route13 km west of Cochrane on Highway 1A, then 40 km north on Highway 40

Good to know

Facility operatorRed Rock Sawmills Ltd.

Opening hours & schedules

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Reservation office hours08:00–14:00 Mon-Fri

Facilities & details

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Fee
Capacity169

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🏞️ Attractions

Ghost Airstrip Provincial Recreation AreaParks & play0.7 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Waiparous Valley Viewpoint Provincial Recreation AreaParks & play4.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Waiparous Valley LookoutAttractions4.2 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Waiparous Creek Provincial Recreation AreaParks & play5.3 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Mockingbird Peak (1,880 m)Summits & peaks9.2 km · ~48 min driveDirections ↗
Waiparous Valley Lookout (1,950 m)Summits & peaks10.9 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
MuseumAttractions13.1 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

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Is water available at the campsite?

A hand pump provides water, but it is not safe for drinking or personal use and should only be used to put out fires. Campers must bring their own drinking water.

What is included in the $40 nightly campsite fee?

The fee includes a fire pit, picnic table at the site, and complimentary firewood.

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations open March 1st each year. Contact the office at 587-830-2198 or [email protected] (office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM). A $12 non-refundable reservation fee applies per site.

What types of campsites are available?

Unserviced campsites for tents, trailers, and motor homes, with some pull-through sites. There are 169 total sites, and seasonal sites are available by inquiry.

When is the campground open?

May 1 - October 14 (opening date subject to snow levels). Reservable dates are April 30 - October 13.

How much does it cost to camp at North Ghost Campground?

North Ghost Campground charges a camping fee.

How many sites does North Ghost Campground have?

North Ghost Campground has around 169 pitches.

When is North Ghost Campground open?

North Ghost Campground is open year-round.

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