Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Alberta
A remote, quiet forest campground beside Ram Falls in Alberta's foothills, with well-spaced private sites and clean outhouses. Reached by a long, rough gravel road with no cell service, so arrive fully stocked.
Ram Falls Campground sits deep in the Alberta foothills near the powerful Ram Falls, with tall trees and views of the foothills and Rockies. Almost every reviewer mentions the quiet: some had a whole loop to themselves, even on a long weekend, and one never heard a generator.
It's a basic, rustic campground. Sites are well spaced and private, fire pits are tall enough to cook on, and outhouses are clean and well maintained, with newer ones in some loops. There's water on site, but one camper says it isn't safe to drink, and another found too few water points. There are no showers or flush toilets, and you should bring firewood and everything else you need.
The falls are the main attraction, and there are picnic tables and fire pits for day visitors too. One visitor reports the stairs down to the viewpoint were closed recently, though the view from the top is still good. There are some minor hiking trails, and one visitor saw sheep. It suits self-sufficient tenters and campers looking for real solitude away from Banff and Jasper.
The drive is the main caveat. It's a long gravel road, reportedly around 65 km, with washboard, loose rock and steep mountain sections, and cell signal drops out well before you arrive. Nights can be cold. Fill up on fuel, water and supplies beforehand, and be bear aware.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 78 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Ram Falls Campground directly.
