Every year, more RV owners are discovering the quiet magic of seasonal campground life. While weekend getaways have their charm, there’s something deeply rewarding about setting up for the long haul. At Woodlands RV Park & Marina, we see it firsthand: families who arrive for the summer and end up building routines, friendships, and memories they wouldn’t trade for anything.
More Than a Weekend
Weekend trips are great—but they’re often rushed. By the time you’ve set up, had a few hours to unwind, it’s already time to head home. Seasonal camping gives you the gift of time. Time to slow down. Time to wake up without packing. Time to leave your kayak at the riverbank, your sandals at the firepit, your book on the picnic table.
A Second Home, Without the Overhead
Many campers describe their seasonal site as a second home—without the property taxes, upkeep, or stress of a cabin. Your RV stays set up. You arrive when you want, stay as long as you like, and everything’s right where you left it. It’s simple, flexible, and more affordable than a traditional vacation property.
A Real Sense of Place
There’s something grounding about spending a full season in one place. You get to know the land. The rhythm of the river. The neighbour two sites over. Kids make friends that last beyond the summer, and adults do too. At Woodlands, we’ve watched people form potluck circles, morning coffee groups, and evening fire traditions that return year after year.
Is It Right for You?
If you already own an RV and love Alberta’s outdoors, a seasonal site could be a natural next step. It lets you spend more time outside, with less packing, driving, and setup stress. You can come and go as your schedule allows—whether that’s every weekend or for a few weeks straight.
Come Try It
Woodlands RV offers a range of seasonal sites, each with full service and room to spread out. We’re located along the Athabasca River in Fort Assiniboine—a peaceful, welcoming spot in central Alberta that feels tucked away but isn’t far from Edmonton or surrounding towns.
If you’ve been wondering what seasonal camping is like, maybe this is the year to find out.
Stay a little longer. Settle in. See what it feels like to call a campground home.