Effective Date: August 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Many Springs Day Use , Many Springs Interpretive Trail
Details:Multiple black bears have been seen feeding on berries in the area.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Three Sisters Campground
Details:Multiple Black Bears have been observed within the campground recently.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: June 18, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , YMCA Camp Chief Hector
Details:Black bears have been seen in and around the YMCA Camp feeding on natural vegetation.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Willow Rock Campground is in Bow Valley Provincial Park, about 30 km east of Canmore just north of Hwy. 1 and east off Hwy. 1X. There are unserviced and power sites, some open and some in treed areas. Amenities include a playground, showers and flush toilets. Visitors can enjoy many activities available in the surrounding area, including hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.
| Site Type | Campsites | Power | Rate/Night | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unserviced | 89 | - | $31 | Apr 30 - Sep 26 | Book It |
| Power | 34 | 15 | $ | Apr 30 - Sep 26 | Book It |
Firepits
Firewood Sold
Flush Toilets
Shelter - Picnic
Pit/Vault Toilets
Playground
Power
Sewage Disposal
Showers
Water - Tap
This campground offers a mix of first-come, first-served and reservable campsites.
FirewoodFirewood is available for purchase from campground manager/hosts.
WaterWater is available during the season, from May to closing date, weather dependent.
Water is available from taps located outside the shower building, outside the shelter in the first-come, first-served loop, at the dump station, and near the power sites.
Showers are available for a fee.
Coin-operated laundry facility available.
SewageA sewage disposal station is located here, from mid-May to mid-September, weather dependent. There are two other sewage disposal stations in the park. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.
