Bow Valley Provincial Park

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Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 51.023576 Long: -115.082083

A controlled access zone will be in place in Kananaskis from June 10–18 for the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
Travel and recreation may also be affected before and after. Check for closures before you go. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

This scenic backcountry equestrian campground is found in Bow Valley Provincial Park on the northwest shore of Barrier Lake. The closest access is at the Barrier Dam Day Use Area, 30 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1 and 12 km south on Hwy. 40. It is 3.9 km km from the trailhead and is rated easy. It can also be reached by boat. Here there are tent pads, hitching rails, horse feed storage, pit/vault toilets, secure food storage lockers, a bike rack and firewood provided. There are two group cooking and gathering areas in the campground each with picnic tables, benches, a fire pit and bear bins. Secondary access via Quaite Creek Trail/ Jewell Pass Trail from Heart Creek Day Use Area is 9.4 km and 340 m of elevation.

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
12 $12 Lake Jun 16 - Apr 14 Seasonal Closure


* Jewell Bay Backcountry campground is in the Bow Valley Wildland permit area
* Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
* A maximum of 6 people and 1 tent is permitted on each site with some exceptions.

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Aug 13, 2025
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Updated: Mar 20, 2025