Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Aster Lake Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.580097 Long: -115.204170

A controlled access zone will be in place in Kananaskis from June 10–18 for the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
Travel and recreation may also be affected before and after. Check for closures before you go. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Closure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview RoadClosure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview Road

Aster Lake Backcountry Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. The closest access is at the Upper Lake Day Use Area. It is 10.8 km from the trailhead via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Aster Lake Route Trail. This idyllic spot is accessed via an unmaintained trail so is only suitable for experienced hikers, prepared to route find and fend for themselves. No fires are permitted. There are pit/vault toilets and secure food storage lockers.

This trail is 10.8 km one way with 550 metres of elevation gain and is rated hard.

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
6 $12 Creek Jul 3 - Nov 29 Book It


* Aster Lake Backcountry campground is in the Kananaskis Lake 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
Aug 10, 2025
1-877-537-2757

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Updated: Mar 27, 2025