Backcountry Camping

Due to the remote nature of these campgrounds, cleaning and sanitizing of shared surfaces is infrequent and users should be ready to sanitize high-touch surfaces upon their arrival. Be prepared with your own hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Note that cleaning supplies may be wildlife attractants, and should be stored in your food locker and away from your tent. When campgrounds are open and where it is feasible, outhouses will be open. Please help to limit the spread of COVID-19 by maintaining physical distancing from other campers.

Backcountry campsites are accessed by hiking, cycling or riding horseback over a considerable distance.
Kananaskis has designated backcountry campgrounds. Get info on backcountry camping in Kananaskis.
Check our backcountry safety information before you go.
Ensure you know random backcountry camping rules if you are planning to do that.

COVID-19 Backcountry Camping Safety

Higher Use Means Higher Risk: Many people and many touch points means higher risks. We continue to maintain backcountry facilities, but increased use and limited cleaning capacity in the backcountry means higher risks for everyone. Please do your part to help keep the facilities clean.

Be Prepared: Bring your own hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies and toilet paper. Remember, these and any scented items are bear attractants. Store them in the bear-proof lockers on site. You are responsible for your safety and cleanliness in the backcountry.

Clean Your Hands: Wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after coming into contact with communal surfaces. This includes door handles, toilet seats, bear-proof bin latches, picnic tables, axe handles, etc. Refrain from touching your face with unclean hands.

Pack it in? Pack it Out: Practice “leave no trace.” Pack out everything you packed in and leave the area better than you found it.

Maintain Physical Distance and Stop the Spread: Stay at least 2 meters away from people you do not live with. Go home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms.

Campground	Nearby City/Town	Campsites	Amenities	Season	Reservations
Aster Lake BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	5	No Fires Permitted Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (8) Creek (Water Source)	Jun 24 - Nov 30	Book It
BackcountryDesignated Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Northeast	Lac La Biche	5 areas with 9 campsites total	Pit/Vault Toilets Firepits Bear Pole Secure Food Storage Lake (Water Source)	Year-round	780-623-7189
BackcountryDesignated Lakeland Provincial Park Northeast	Lac La Biche	16 areas with 38 campsites total	Pit/Vault Toilets Firepits Bear Pole Secure Food Storage Lake (Water Source)	Year-round	780-623-7189
Big Elbow BackcountryDesignated Big Elbow Provincial Recreation Area Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	7	Firepits Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (4) Firewood Available River (Water Source)	Jun 1 - Nov 30	Book It
Borden BackcountryDesignated Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Northeast	Elk Point	1	Secure Food Storage (1) Pit/Vault Toilets Firepits Lake (Water Source)	Year-round	780-594-7856
Deadhorse Meadows BackcountryDesignated Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Grande Prairie	-	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Horse Corrals -	May 1 - Sep 30	780-538-5350
Elbow Lake BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	15	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (12) Lake (Water Source)	Jun 15 - Nov 30	Book It
Fiddle BackcountryDesignated Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	5	Hitching Rails Stream (Water Source)	Year-round	780-865-8395
Forks BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	15	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (16) River (Water Source)	Jun 15 - Nov 30	Book It
Jewell Bay BackcountryDesignated Bow Valley Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	7	Firepits Hitching Rails Horse Corrals Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (8) Firewood Available Lake (Water Source)	Jun 16 - Oct 14	Book It
Lillian Lake BackcountryDesignated Spray Valley Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	17	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (16) Lake (Water Source)	Jun 24 - Nov 30	Book It
Mount Romulus BackcountryDesignated Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	10	Firepits Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (10) Firewood Available River (Water Source)	Jun 1 - Nov 30	Book It
Mount Romulus Equestrian BackcountryDesignated Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	10	Firepits Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (10) Firewood Available River (Water Source)	Jun 1 - Nov 30	Book It
Point BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	20	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (16) Lake/River (Water Source)	Jun 1 - Dec 31	Book It
Quaite Valley BackcountryDesignated Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	20	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (8) Firewood Available Jewell Creek (Water Source)	Year-round	Book It
Random Backcountry Brazeau Canyon Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	-	-	Year-round	780-865-8395
Random Backcountry Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park Central	Barrhead	-	Hitching Rails Interpretive Viewpoint Pit/Vault Toilets -	Year-round	780-960-8170
Random Backcountry Rock Lake - Solomon Creek Wildland Provincial Park Central	Hinton	-	-	Year-round	780-865-8395
Random Backcountry Siffleur WA Wilderness Area Central	Nordegg	-	-	Year-round	403-845-8349
Random Backcountry Wapiabi Provincial Recreation Area Central	Rocky Mountain House	-	-	Year-round	403-845-8349
Random Backcountry White Goat WA Wilderness Area Central	Nordegg	-	-	Year-round	403-845-8349
Random Backcountry Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	-	-	Year-round	780-865-8395
Random Backcountry Willmore Wilderness Park Central	Grande Cache	-	-	Year-round	780-865-8395
Random Backcountry Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	-	-	Year-round	403-678-0760
Random Backcountry Ghost River WA Wilderness Area Kananaskis	Canmore	-	-	Year-round	587-830-2198
Random Backcountry Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	Boat Rentals Cabin/lodge Rentals Fishing charters/guides/outfitters -	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Birch River Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. Chipewyan	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Dillon River Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Fidler-Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. Chipewyan	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Gipsy Lake Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	Cabin/lodge Rentals -	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Grand Rapids Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	Boat Rentals Cabin/lodge Rentals Fishing charters/guides/outfitters Pit/Vault Toilets -	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Westlock	-	-	Year-round	780-675-8213
Random Backcountry Kazan Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	Boat Rentals Cabin/lodge Rentals Fishing charters/guides/outfitters -	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. Chipewyan	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry La Biche River Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Athabasca	-	-	Year-round	780-623-7189
Random Backcountry Marguerite River Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Otter-Orloff Lakes Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Slave Lake	-	-	Year-round	780-675-8213
Random Backcountry Richardson Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. Chipewyan	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Stony Mountain Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Whitemud Falls Wildland Provincial Park Northeast	Ft. McMurray	-	-	Year-round	780-743-7437
Random Backcountry Caribou Mountains Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Ft. Vermilion	-	-	Year-round	780-624-6486
Random Backcountry Chinchaga Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Manning	-	-	Year-round	780-624-6486
Random Backcountry Dunvegan West Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Fairview	-	-	Year-round	780-538-5350
Random Backcountry Grizzly Ridge Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Slave Lake	-	-	Year-round	780-849-7100
Random Backcountry Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	High Level	-	-	Year-round	780-624-6486
Random Backcountry Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Grande Prairie	-	-	Year-round	780-538-5350
Random Backcountry Lesser Slave Lake Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Lesser Slave Lake	-	-	Year-round	780-849-7100
Random Backcountry Peace River Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	Peace River	-	-	Year-round	780-624-6468
Random Backcountry Winagami Wildland Provincial Park Northwest	High Prairie	-	-	Year-round	780-849-7100
Ribbon Falls BackcountryDesignated Spray Valley Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	10	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (8) Bear Pole River (Water Source)	Jun 15 - Nov 30	Book It
Ribbon Lake BackcountryDesignated Spray Valley Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	20	Firepits Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (12) Lake (Water Source)	Jun 24 - Nov 30	Book It
Rummel Lake Winter BackcountryDesignated Closed for Season Spray Valley Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	1	Pit/Vault Toilets	Dec 19 - Apr 1	Book It
Sawmill BackcountryDesignated Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	5	Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Bear Pole Stream (Water Source)	Year-round	780-865-8395
Three Isle Lake BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	16	No Fires Permitted Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (16) Lake/Creek (Water Source)	Jun 24 - Nov 30	Book It
ThreepointDesignated Campground Closed Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	-	-	Year-round	403-678-0760
Tombstone BackcountryDesignated Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	11	Firepits Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (6) Firewood Available River (Water Source)	Jun 15 - Nov 30	Book It
Tombstone Equestrian BackcountryDesignated Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Kananaskis	Bragg Creek	4	Firepits Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (6) Firewood Available River (Water Source)	Jun 28 - Nov 30	Book It
Trappers BackcountryDesignated Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	5	Hitching Rails Pit/Vault Toilets Bear Pole Stream (Water Source)	Year-round	780-865-8395
Turbine Canyon BackcountryDesignated Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis	Canmore	12	No Fires Permitted Pit/Vault Toilets Secure Food Storage (12) River (Water Source)	Jun 24 - Nov 30	Book It
Whitehorse Falls BackcountryDesignated Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park Central	Robb	5	Hitching Rails Stream (Water Source)	Year-round	780-865-8395

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COVID-19 Backcountry Camping Safety

Updated: May 27, 2020