An “oasis” on the prairie this campground, located on Rolling Hills Reservoir approximately 20 kilometers south of Brooks, Alberta is owned and operated by the Eastern Irrigation District. Rolling Hills Reservoir is one of thirteen water storage reservoirs which form part of the Eastern Irrigation District’s irrigation conveyance infrastructure. In 2002 during enhancement activities to increase the storage capacity of the Reservoir, the Eastern Irrigation District constructed the campground as a community investment initiative to benefit the general public.
Offering many amenities, this established campground is well treed with large electrified sites containing graveled pads and a grassy area in each. A modern marina consisting of a boat launch and boat slips allowing access to the reservoir for water related activities.
Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 12 pm. For security reasons, the main gate is locked nightly at 11:00pm with a one-way gate allowing people to leave the campground after 11:00pm.
A total of 110 sites are available as daily use sites. The remaining 35 sites are seasonal lease sites designated through an annual campsite draw at the beginning of April. Two group camping areas, on the south end, may be reserved up to two seasons in advance.
Note: Individual campsites may not be reserved but campers may call the Campground Office at (403) 363-5603 to hold an available site the same day, with credit card payment, but must show up by 8:00pm that evening to claim the site or the site will be forfeited.
Eligible water users may reserve a site 48 hours in advance, with payment by credit card. The camper on site must be the water user who made the reservation and specific sites cannot be reserved unless a preferred site becomes available at time of check-in.
We invite you to come for a visit, enjoy the sun, bring your boat, and enjoy one of the many benefits of irrigated agriculture.
The campground features:
20 kilometres south of Brooks on Highway 873
8 kilometres east on Highway 873 from the junction with Highway 36 (Prairie Oasis Restaurant Corner)
Please note that the South Portion of Provincial Secondary Highway 873 is now paved.
110 sites are available as daily use sites. These sites are on a “first come, first served” basis and cannot be reserved. Please note there is an additional $5/day charge for 50 amp sites.
Individual campsites may not be reserved, excepting eligible water users, however campers may call the Campground Office at (403) 363-5603 to hold an available site the same day, with credit card payment, but must show up by 8:00pm that evening to claim the site or the site will be forfeited.
The campground is privately owned and operated by the Eastern Irrigation District and specific rules and regulations are in place to ensure all patrons have a pleasant camping experience. A partial listing of the Daily Camping Rules and Regulations is summarized below:
Click to view the Daily Camping Rules and Regulations
2 group camping areas are available each with 5 campsites. All Daily Camping Rules and Regulations apply to anyone utilizing a group camping area.
Click to view the Group Campsite Reservation System Rules
35 campsites are designated as seasonal lease sites. Only 6 of the seasonal lease sites can accommodate double occupancy. All seasonal lease sites are awarded through an annual draw occurring in the spring (typically in April) prior to the opening of the campground.
A number of rules and conditions apply to those wishing to take part in the season lease site draw as outlined in the Sample Seasonal Campsite Application Form. To be included in the draw applicants must by the date noted on the application form:
If you are successful and are awarded a seasonal lease site in the draw you will be required to pay the seasonal lease site fee and enter into a Seasonal Campsite Use Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District This agreement outlines the rules and regulations for occupation of the seasonal lease site.
A marina and boat launch provides seasonal access to Rolling Hills Reservoir for water related activities. A total of 82 slips are available for seasonal, weekly or daily use subject to availability. If you wish to apply for a seasonal boat slip site prior to season opening day you are required to fill out the Seasonal Boat Slip Application Form and submit to the EID’s main office. Once approved you will be required to pay the required seasonal boat slip fee and enter into a Seasonal Boat Slip Use Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District. Application for weekly or daily use is accepted at the Campground office during the camping season with payment of fees due upon acceptance by Campground staff.
In 2018, the EID initiated an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program. All boaters wishing to access EID reservoirs must follow approved prevention procedures and complete a watercraft information form stating they will not knowingly spread aquatic invasive species. As part of the program, trailered watercraft must only be launched from approved boat launches and boaters must check in with the campground office before launching. Canoes, kayaks, and other non-trailered watercraft may continue to be launched at random locations, but the boaters are still required to check in with the campground office prior to launching.
WATERCRAFTS INCLUDE: motorized (boats, sailboats, zodiacs, etc.) and non-motorized (canoes, kayaks (adult/kid kayaks), paddleboards, sailboats, etc.)
Seasonal site and boat slip application forms now available until March 28th, 2025!
Rules, Regulations and Location Map
Campsite Application Documents
Boat Slip Application Documents