Riverbend Campground

My husband and I where looking for a place close to the city to go camping as he was on call and we needed to be in cell service. I found this campground while searching online. After reading some reviews online I decided to take them mostly with a grain of salt and go and make my own mind up. I’m sure glad we did!
Lovely campground with a natural setting, trees, dirt/​gravel roads and pads. Pond which you can paddle on or play fetch with your dog. We had a great site in the trees and great neighbours on both sides. We were only a few mins walking distance from the river and a great swimming hole. Nice and quiet at night and super relaxing. A few things to note for those that read the other reviews and wonder. If you do your research prior to booking (like visit the website and read) you will know that there is a charge for dogs (only $ 2 cheapest I’ve found) and the booking is only for 1 unit and (2) double occupancy, meaning you will have to pay extra for the kids. As for stopping at the office, well that’s normal for every campground I’ve ever stayed at that has an office. The only exception I’ve found is some of the provincial campgrounds where they come around and collect. Yes there is gravel and dirt roads and sites… not too sure what someone would expect of a natural setting campground. There are river sites but do keep in mind that you may not have any trees along the river, 2013 flood took care of them. However if your in a nice treed/​shaded site the river is not a long distance considering the entire south side is bordered by the sheep river. As far as things to do there are lots. Mini golf, paddle boats, bring a canoe! swimming in the river (it’s a river it has current so go somewhere with a pool if your concerned) slap on a PFD or lifejacket and have some fun, the river is shallow most of the summer as long as it’s not runoff. Not to mention the nature trail which I walked with my dog about 4 times. And for god sake your camping… get out of the trailer, turn the TV and phones off and sit by a fire and roast marshmallows and hot dogs. Visit and get to know your neighbours and have a few drinks that’s what camping is all about and this is a great place that’s nice and close to the city but makes you feel miles away because it’s tucked down in the river valley.
I can’t wait to go back!

Recently stayed here this month. We booked on the phone with a credit card, figured the payment would of just came out, but I guess you still have to go to the office, which was fine, but wasn’t told about the Dog charge or the charge for my children ?? Im not a frequent camper. But was shocked to find I had to pay extract for children. The lady I dealt with was a older very unpleasant woman. She was very upset with my husband because I haven’t paid in office ! Although they had my credit #. Then as I drove by the office one evening, the owners/​operators, seen me and started screaming at my vehicle and whistling. Not sure why I gave a polite wave, a little unprofessional I thought. Friends booked a few days later, went to the office to complain about someone taking there power spot. Again older lady told my friend to «just calm yourself down ». Which she was never upset in the first place just wanted the power situation arranged .
The campground is mostly gravel, our site anyway. Pretty much ran down place. Not mush to do there, paddle boats, mini golf. River towards the end, to strong to swim in for kids & teens. Prob wouldn’t recommend it. But Its nice and close to Calgary 45 min downtown.

This is a great camp ground. My friends came to visit and stayed here. 250 natural sites, quiet at night and a family friendly place. We played mini-​golf and paddle boats and there are real flush toilets. The river is not to river and fun to sit in.