Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

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Information: 403-678-0760
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Facility Operator: Kananaskis Country Campgrounds
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Little Elbow Campground is a large campground found in Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area, about 30 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy. 66 (closed Dec.1 to May 15 annually). The campground is well-treed with well-spaced sites. There are over 60 sites suitable for RVs or tents, as well as 30 dedicated walk-in tenting sites. Scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are nearby, as well as fishing opportunities.

Little Elbow Equestrian campground is an equestrian campground found in Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area, about 30 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy. 66 (closed Dec.1 to May 15 annually). There are over 45 well-treed sites. Hitching rails, corrals and a loading ramp are available for use. A good staging area for equestrian users to access backcountry trails. Equestrian campgrounds are intended for campers bringing a horse. Please only book at an equestrian campground if you are using it for equestrian purposes as there are only a few campgrounds available to these users.

Location: 50 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy. 66

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