Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Alberta
A tent, tipi and glamping campground in Kananaskis, about an hour from Calgary, liked for its mountain setting, friendly staff and clean showers. Families should plan ahead for dishwashing and baby care.
Sundance by Basecamp is a wilderness campground in Kananaskis Country offering furnished tents and tipis with wood floors, beds and heaters, alongside regular tent sites. Campers describe it as properly in the woods, surrounded by trees and mountains, and peaceful at night. Being about an hour from Calgary makes it an easy weekend trip.
Most reviewers found the grounds clean and well kept and the staff friendly and knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. The trapper's tents and tipis stay warm with their heaters, and the kitchen gear is well stocked. Free hot showers at the trading post come with shampoo and body wash, though they're small and there are only a few for the whole campground. Some units have their own outhouse, cleaned daily. One tip from a repeat guest: bring extra blankets to put under you on the raised beds, which can feel cool.
It works as a base for day hikes around Kananaskis, and tent campers say the regular sites are spacious and well laid out. Families mention a playground, free evening bear stories, free sports equipment to borrow and potable water on site. Several suggest staying more than one night to make the most of it.
A few families found it less baby-friendly than expected: no change table in the washrooms, a very strong shower spray and no dishwashing station, so you may be hauling cold water back to your site. Firewood is pricey, so bring your own if you can. One guest found the advertised games locked up. The low ratings in the mix suggest experiences vary, so ask about what's included when you book.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 577 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Sundance By Basecamp directly.
