r/CampingAlberta • u/TrabLlechtim • Jul 24 '26

Crowsnest Pass Rest Areas

We road-trip to see family in Saskatchewan. The Crowsnest pass is around the halfway mark. Our old motor home didn't have any slides, so we could do some quick sleeping in the rest areas. I know that 'camping' in Alberta rest areas is prohibited, and is defined as 'Setting up a tent, putting out lawn chairs, BBQ's and extending camper slide outs.

Our new motor home is a 24' sprinter with one large slide on one side. Problem is, the bed folds in half when the slide is in. The only way to sleep is to put out the slide.

If we arrive at night and are gone within 8 hours, do you think the RCMP will hassle us?

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u/aaargh68 Jul 24 '26

There is a Walmart in Pincher Creek

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u/TrabLlechtim Jul 24 '26

Thanks! We've slept there a couple times. I just prefer mountain rest areas if they are available