Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area Closed: Permanently closed

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


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Park Management

Classification Provincial Recreation Area
Legislation Provincial Parks Act
Park Size 26.81 Acres / 10.85 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 389/97
Administration / Information
Regional Office Kananaskis Regional Office
District East Kananaskis
Natural Region Rocky Mountain - Montane
Land Use Framework Region South Saskatchewan

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Updated: Dec 3, 2025