Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

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Mount Romulus Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.761820 Long: -114.988820
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Mount Romulus Backcountry Campground is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. PRIMARY: 11.9km with 175 meters of elevation gain via Little Elbow Trail from Little Elbow Trailhead Parking (175m elevation); SECONDARY: 30.7km via Big Elbow Trail/Little Elbow Trail from Little Elbow Trailhead Parking (650m elevation). There are tent pads here, fire pits (firewood provided), hitching rails, pit/vault toilets, and secure food storage lockers. 

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
10 $12 River May 15 - Nov 30 Book It


* Mount Romulus Backcountry campground is in the East Kananaskis 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.

Currently Booking to
Sep 29, 2025
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Updated: May 29, 2025