Some answers to Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE CAMPING SEASON?
Typically the camp season will run from May 15 through until October 15.
CAN I LEAVE MY RV ON MY SITE YEAR ROUND, AND WHAT IS THE COST OF THAT?
Your base rent covers your camping season site rental for May through October. Upon renewing your site rental, you are then allowed to store your RV on your site throughout winter at no charge. Additionally, we have staff onsite year round.
WHAT ELSE CAN I PUT ON MY SITE BESIDES ONE RV AND MY VEHICLE?
You have lots of options. You can build a deck, a storage shed, a gazebo, a fence – lots of things. Refer to our Resort rules for more information.
DO YOU ALLOW PETS?
Yes we do. Refer to our Resort rules for more information and rules to be followed.
WHAT KIND OF AN RV RESORT IS THIS? CAN I CAMP FOR THE WEEKEND?
BarW is not an overnight, or weekend campground. It is an annual seasonal RV resort. This is not a party campground! BarW RV Resort has been created for the enjoyment of families and the relaxation of retirees. Our rules support this.
I JUST PUT A $500 DEPOSIT DOWN ON A CAMPSITE, IS IT REFUNDABLE IF I CHANGE MY MIND?
Yes, should you choose not to go through with your rental, your full $500 deposit will be refunded.
CAN I COME AND CHECK OUT THE RESORT RIGHT AWAY?
Yes absolutely, just give us a call at 403-800-8181 so we know who you are as this is a private campground. Just come on into the Store/Grill and we will get you set up to have a look around. We also have an open house this Saturday May 18 from 12-5. Contact us HERE.
WHERE EXACTLY IS BARW RV RESORT LOCATED?
BarW RV Resort is located near Stettler, Alberta on the South Shore of Buffalo Lake. It is approximately 1Hr,45Mins drive South of Edmonton, 2Hrs,15Mins drive Northeast of Calgary and 40Mins drive mostly East of Red Deer. Our address is 241 Bay View Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta. You can GPS that address to verify time of drive from your home.
WHEN IS BARW RV RESORT OPENING, AND WILL EVERYTHING BE BUILT?
BarW RV Resort will have a soft launch opening targeted for the May long weekend, weather depending. All 314 individual sites are complete. At the time of the opening, the playground will be installed as will the pickleball courts. The Store/ Laundry/ Grille/ Washroom building will be at completion or very close. The Water Slide/ Swimming Pool/ Sprinkler Park have a completion target date of end, June 2024. Our construction staff and contractors are currently doing an amazing job, but of course much of the remaining fixtures are outside and have been somewhat delayed with the wintery March/April/May months. As far as the main utilities, the power is now in, community sewer is done, we are currently working with the County of Stettler to finalize the pressurized water connection and it is a scheduled May/June completion. Additionally we are working with the County to finish off all of the many checklists and agreements necessary for all developments to continue proceeding ahead.
DO YOU HAVE LOTS OF TREES?
No, if you are looking for more of a mountain-like, heavily treed resort, BarW is not that. The original use of the lands was as a cattle meadow. Now, we have already planted close to 200 8-10 foot spruce trees, 100 4-6 foot spruce trees and another 350 trees are scheduled for planting throughout the 314 sites in 2024 and 2025 so as the property matures we will have good tree coverage. But on the plus side, our views of beautiful Buffalo Lake are amazing any time of the day!
IS BARW RV RESORT NEW?
We took over the property in Fall, 2019, after another project group was unable to advance the development. We obtained a new Development Permit and have successfully moved the project forward and this May is our opening. We hope you can attend.
Come be a part of this amazing RV Resort.
Opening May Long, 2024.
