Crown land · first-come · park campgrounds
Someone slept here last week — and wrote it down.
152 campgrounds and 16 trails across Canada, each logged by the person who actually drove in — gates, water, cell signal, and what the last kilometre costs your rig.
152
campgrounds
16
trail reports
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field checks
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provinces & territories
Field intel
Checked this season
Sorted by how recently a human stood there.
Wapiti Campground
Jasper National Park, Alberta
A scenic riverfront campground on the banks of the Athabasca River offering year-round camping close to Jasper townsite.
Preacher's Point Staging Area - Abraham Lake (Bighorn PLUZ)
Bighorn Backcountry / Clearwater County, Alberta
Iconic, world-renowned turquoise lakefront Crown land camping site at the head of Abraham Lake surrounded by dramatic Rocky Mountain peaks.
Belly River Campground
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Waterton's quietest eastern frontier campground, hidden along the wooded banks of the Belly River near Chief Mountain.
Where to wheel
Featured trails
Legendary routes with real trail reports — length, difficulty, hazards, and what to bring.
Waiparous Creek Trail
A staple of the front ranges offering dense forested technical sections that give way to stunning open creek valleys.
McLean Creek OHV Loop
A challenging and highly popular OHV network featuring dense forest tracks, deep mud bogs, and steep, rutted hill climbs.
Alexander Creek
A rugged forested trail navigating tight tracks and rocky sections just across the provincial border into the BC Rockies.
Gather up
Upcoming events
Rallies, expos, trainings, and meetups where the community shows up in person.
Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2026
Ontario Overland Rally
Ontario's friendly, family-focused overland gathering — eastern hardwoods, granite lakes, and genuine Canadian hospitality.
Sep 25 – Sep 27, 2026
Rocky Mountain Overland Expo
Alberta's overland expo — 80+ exhibitors, vehicle builds, recovery demos, and the Rockies as the backdrop.
Oct 3, 2026
REC BC Recovery Training
A hands-on day of winching, kinetic recovery, and extraction with certified instructors in BC's backcountry playground.
Why we do this
Built by the community, for the community
Overland Outpost is an independent project — designed and built by one person, with the goal of making Canadian overlanding information easier to find and trust.
Share real intel
Every campsite and trail report comes from people who've actually been there — conditions, access, and honest difficulty.
Protect the playground
We're stewards first. Leave No Trace, gate etiquette, and respecting local communities keep our access open.
All rigs welcome
From stock Subaru builds to expedition trucks, everyone from weekend warriors to full-timers has a seat at this campfire.
Sharpen the skills
Latest field guides
Planning, gear, safety, and skills — written by people who've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
The Complete Overland Trip Planner
A start-to-finish framework for planning any overland trip — route, fuel, water, permits, and contingencies.
12 Essential Recovery Items for Every Rig
The recovery kit that fits in most rigs and covers 95% of situations you'll actually encounter on the trail.
How to Find Free Campsites (That Are Actually Good)
Beyond the apps: how to read land-use maps, spot legal dispersed camping, and never roll into a closed gate at dusk.
Know a great spot? Add it to the map.
Overland Outpost is only as good as its members. Share a campsite, file a trail report, or volunteer at the next cleanup.