Beaver Flats — Hotel in Alberta

Firstly, the low score is due to the groundskeeper workers (not from Alberta Or Canada Parks but a private company) manner of dealing with families and their aggressive and intimidating approach. I added further description under the cons. Note that this is a great hike to do with families with small children that is close from the city. Just for families visiting this hike, beware of what tables you are using as some are not allowed for anyone who is not a paying customer even when the place is empty. They have rules and as any business you have to follow and respect their policies. The bad part happens when you find businesses that are rude and intimidating specially when you have small children.

I’ll start with the positive at Beaver Flat. First, for families with small children, this is an accessible and easy hike to do with the little ones. It can be an interactive hike as you Will be able to show kids the different beaver lodges along the walk 🦫 and maybe you might be lucky to see them swimming and working away ;) The lodges are everywhere and you Will find signs along the hike where you can read some history about beavers and Alberta. Second, there are some small creeks with relaxing sounds and views. So if you have the time, seat and relax for a bit. Third, if you are looking to camp 🏕, Beaver Flat has camping grounds and welcomes camping Beaver Flat is a fun and easy hike for people of all ages. A fun one for families with small children.

CONS: Firstly, Not enough tables for hiker visitors to seat to rest or eat their packed snacks or meals. You are not allow to seat in the tables in the camping area (reasonable policy for when campers are present) if you are not a paying customer. The main reason I’m giving this low score is because the individuals working in the property were rude and intimidating with the two families we visited in May 2022. The campground was completely empty with no campers or trailers. It was the Long weekend Monday at around 6:30 PM. There were n trailers other than the one from the couple working there who were also driving their light blue truck. We had small children and we found a table to rest while the kids were having some snacks - not a meal but snacks and water. The groundskeepers approached us in their truck and told us not to eat or seat there. We asked them where we could find a table that will allow us to be with the kids (we needed to change diapers too and there are some tables that you could seat “for free” at the very beginning of the hike but they were up in the hill and we were in our back and needed t rest for a bit. The employees answer was to either pay them for the day -it was 6pm already - or to get up and keep walking or they would kick us out. We apologized and started packing the snacks and getting the kids ready. Their truck came back literally 30 seconds after and they were spying on us to see if we were leaving -while they were driving they just made their engine sound even louder and would stop every 5 seconds while looking at us from the trees.It was a man who approached us and the woman was driving. I don’t remember the name of their company logo on their truck. We will come back but earlier in the day where there will be more people just in case any incident would take place as we didn’t feel safe around...

We chose Beaver Flats campground online for its location, proximity to hiking trails, and the number of positive reviews. It was a last minute, hurried decision and one of the best I've ever made.

We'd never been camping in the area before, and had no idea what we were getting into in terms of area, campsite, etc. We were more than pleased with the campsite. It was clean, beautifully maintained, in a lovely location, and right on the river. The sites and the bathrooms were pristine and 11-7 are quiet hours, which made an undisturbed night's sleep both easy and a joy. Everyone we spoke to sang the praises of the place and the excellent hosts and we have to agree.

It's in a great location as well for hiking, seeing Elbow Falls, and just having a lovely base camp from which to explore.

The hosts were amazing, and not only well-informed about the area, but on top of things like detecting and putting out a campfire left burning (which happened in a site next to ours) and very pleasant and hard-working people. We told them that we were new to the area, and they let us know about everything from the nearest local store to the ratings on nearby hiking trails, and all the regulations for the campsite and the area. They travel through the campsite regularly, and always have a friendly word or a wave as they keep on top of requests for firewood and cleaning tasks. They do an amazing job.

I've seen a few negative reviews about the hosts, but I want to state that we saw them deal with several rules violations and they were polite but to the point, very clear as to why the rules are in place, and very firm as to the fact that the rules had to be followed. Given the campfire left burning and how swift they were to deal with it (and left a note explaining why the fire was put out, though the family was gone for hours before coming back) I think some of these complaints are from campers who are not used to having to deal with the consequences of breaking some very basic and clearly posted rules of safety and camping etiquette, and especially not used to having these infractions brought directly to their attention as something in need of immediate correction. I, for one, feel much safer in a campsite where the rules are observed and enforced.

A++ will definitely camp here again, as often...

I recently visited the Beaver Flats campsite in Bragg Creek, Alberta, over the Canada July long weekend with a group of friends. While the natural beauty of the area was exceptional, I am disappointed to share my experience with the campground attendants.

Upon our arrival, we followed the campground's protocol for first-come-first-serve sites and found two sites that suited our group size. The individuals who were leaving those sites were incredibly kind and willingly gave them up to us. We are grateful for their generosity.

However, later in the evening, we were confronted by a campground attendant who claimed to have received multiple complaints about our behavior. Surprisingly, these complaints were unsubstantiated, with no proof or written reports provided. One particular complaint alleged that we were rude and disrespectful to another camper, which is entirely false. We always treat everyone with the utmost respect.

Additionally, the attendant failed to provide details about the remaining complaints, except to mention our initial exploration of the site, which is necessary for selecting a suitable campsite.

What concerned us the most was the attendant's inappropriate and threatening statement. She warned us that the next time she visited our site, it wouldn't be with a complaint but with someone carrying a gun and a badge. Such a statement is entirely unacceptable and completely unnecessary. Threatening violence against any group, especially without valid reason or evidence, is deeply troubling.

I sincerely hope that the campground management takes these matters seriously, conducts a thorough investigation, and addresses the behavior of their attendants. Visitors should feel safe and welcomed while enjoying the natural beauty of this campground.

Overall, the Beaver Flats campsite offers stunning scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, but the unfortunate behavior of the campground attendants marred our experience. I believe it is essential for the management to rectify these issues to ensure a positive and enjoyable camping experience for all visitors.

I encourage everyone to inquire about the measures being taken to address these concerns and promote a safe environment within the campground.

Remember to stay respectful and kind to your fellow campers....