Calgary Stampede RV Rallies

The Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest events in Western Canada, and the campgrounds and parking near the grounds are limited. A rally tour holds a block of sites, includes tickets and handles transport so that you are not trying to park a motorhome in a crowded city during peak week.

The Calgary Stampede is scheduled for July 9 to 18, 2027, according to published event information. Confirm dates and ticketing with the Stampede itself, because tickets and daily schedules are released over time.

Event rallies are short, typically about a week, and centre on one location. The Fantasy RV Tours Canadian catalogue lists short Calgary Stampede rallies among trips ranging from 6 to 61 days. Typical elements:

• A block of campsites for your RV.
• Stampede admission and some reserved events (check which: rodeo, chuckwagon races, evening show).
• Transport to the grounds, usually by shuttle or public transit, so you do not move the RV.
• Group meals and social events.
• Optional add-ons: a Rockies extension or a cross-border trip to Glacier.

• Event organisers warn that oversized vehicles face restrictions near the grounds, and downtown parking changes sharply on parade day.
• Campgrounds in and around Calgary fill early for Stampede week. Some are far from the grounds and require a bus or train.
• If you go independently, book as early as the campground allows, and plan how you will get to the grounds without moving the RV.
• Check the Stampede’s parking and transit information once published for the year.

• Which Stampede events and seat categories are included, and on which dates?
• Where is the campground, how far from the grounds, and how do we get there?
• Are hookups full service? What is the maximum rig length?
• What is the cancellation policy if the event dates or schedule change?

Planning an independent trip instead? Route ideas and itineraries you book yourself are on RV Camping Canada.