Bow Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Bow Valley Campground

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Facility Operator: Bow Valley Campgrounds

COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Cold Water Safety

Visitors be aware, in the mountains the water is cold all year. If you fall into the cold water it will affect you immediately.
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Generator Use Policy.

A large campground found in Bow Valley Provincial Park, about 30 km east of Canmore just north of Hwy. 1, off the Hwy. 1X. Sites are well-treed with a variety of options: unserviced, power/water, and walk-in. It is situated along the Bow River for pleasant views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Interpretive programs, concession, playground and showers are available here.

Camping

Apr 29 - Oct 10 (100% reservable)
Site Type Campsites Rate / Night
Unserviced 36 $31
Power/Water ( 15 /30 amp) 131 $47
Walk-in Tenting 6 $31
  • Water shut off September 19 - May 19.
  • Dump station water available until closing day (weather dependent.)
  • No water will be available onsite at Bow Valley South Group Camps after October 1. Please fill water at Bow Valley dump station.
  • Please Note: Bow Valley Campground has shared breaker boxes located in the following campsites: B-4, B-15, C-4, C-10, C-17, C-26, C-34, D-5, D-10, E-10, E-25B, F-6, F-17, F-27. Campers may be asked to reset the breaker of a neighbouring campsite.

 

Reservations

Apr 29 - Oct 10

Amenities


Camping Notes

Firewood

Firewood sold at campground store

Sewage

A sewage disposal station is located here. There are two other sewage disposal stations in the park. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.

Water
  • Showers: $3.00 tokens
  • Seasonal start-up - May 20 
  • Season shut down - September 19

Online Reservations

Updated: Sep 22, 2022