Elbow Falls Day Use

Information: 403-678-0760

Season: Year-round

Facility Operator: Kananaskis Country Campgrounds

COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.

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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Highway 66 (west of Elbow Falls) and Powderface Road are closed annually from December 1 to May 14. See the full list of annual road closures.

Pit/Vault Toilets

Activities

Equestrian

Picnic

Trail Running

Fat Biking

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Due to widespread flooding damage in June 2013, picnic facilities have been removed.
The Falls viewpoint and parking lot remain open. We plan to replace and upgrade the riverside interpretive trail at this site.
Picnic facilities are open at other Elbow Valley sites, including Allen Bill, Station Flats, Elbow River Launch, Beaver Lodge, Powderface, Cobble Flats, and Forgetmenot Pond.