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

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Effective Date: October 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bill Benson Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , William Watson Lodge

Details:

A small segment of pathway will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Elkwood Water Investigation in the month of October. Peter Lougheed Provincial Park will remain open during construction. While work is being completed, construction noise may be heard in nearby areas, and short distance detours can be expected. We recognize this may be inconvenient for visitors; however, it is necessary to ensure public safety.

For information about trail alternatives, please call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757.

For more information about this project and the associated work areas, please see the attached Project Map. 

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Woolley Trail , Sparrow's Egg Lake

Details: Wildlife feeding on a dead moose in the area.  Woolley Trail is closed from the junction of Wheeler/Meadow Trails to Amos Trail. 

If you come across wildlife, remember to:

  • Give them plenty of space – at least 30 metres/100 feet (3 bus lengths).
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Keep your pet on a leash.
  • Do not feed wildlife.
  • Learn more about Wildlife Safety

Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).

Effective Date: October 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Boulton Bridge Day Use , Elk Pass Day Use , Grizzly Creek Day Use , King Creek Day Use , Lower Lake Campground , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Upper Lake Day Use , White Spruce Day Use , Pocaterra Road, Boulton Creek Road, Cottage Lake Road, Kananaskis Lakes Trail, Peninsula Day Use Road, Trail Shop Apron

Details: Please be aware that paving refurbishment is scheduled to occur at various locations throughout Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The areas listed below will be affected, with an overall construction duration anticipated from late October to early November or until further notice. Please note that dates below are approximate (subject to change):
  • Pocaterra Road and Parking Lot (October 22 -October 26)
  • Boulton Creek Road (October 24 -October 26)
  • Boulton Creek Bridge (November 03)
  • Upper Lake (October 25 -October 29)
  • North Interlakes (October 24, October 29)
  • Mt. Sarrail (October 29)
  • White Spruce (October 29)
  • Elk Pass Day Use Area (October 24 -October 28)
  • Cottage Lake Road (October 22, October 28 – October 29)
  • Kananaskis Lakes Trail (October 23 and October 31)
  • Peninsula Day Use Road (October 23, October 31)
  • Trail Shop Apron (October 30 - November 01)
  • King Creek Day Use Area (October 31 - November 01)
  • Grizzly Creek Day Use Area (November 01 – November 04)
  • Lower Lake Campground (October 25 -October 29
Floating Work (gravel tie-ins, line painting and signage installation: all areas completed October 29 -November 07

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: July 27, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Details: The bridge just beyond the parking lot that provides access to this trail has been washed out.

Boulton Creek Campground is found in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, about 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. This large campground has over 160 well-treed sites for RVs and tents. There are unserviced, power and water, and walk-in options. There are many amenities and activities available here, including showers, equipment rental, a campground store, hiking trails, paved bike paths, and close access to the Kananaskis Lakes.

All campers must check in and register at Boulton store prior to proceeding to site.

Camping

Season: May 7 - Oct 12
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 84 - $31 May 7 - Oct 11 Seasonal Closure
Power/Water 35 15 / 30 $47 May 7 - Oct 11 Seasonal Closure
Power/Water/Sewer 31 15 / 30 $55 May 7 - Oct 11 Seasonal Closure
Walk-in Tenting 6 - $31 May 7 - Oct 11 Seasonal Closure
  • Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
Power is available in the winter. Fall 2026: Campground loops A, B, and E are open until October 12. Campground loops C and D are open until September 19. 

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 6

Firewood

Firewood is available for purchase at the Boulton Creek Trading Post.

Water

Water services are available seasonally from early June to early September; weather dependent. Campers are expected to bring their own water during the shoulder seasons.

Showers are token operated. Available at the Boulton Creek Trading Post.

Sewage

A sewage disposal station is located here. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.

Sewage available early June - September (weather-dependent). 

Maps & Guides

  • Spray Valley & Peter Lougheed Map (Geo Referenced) Map, Kananaskis Country, Spary valley PP, Peter Lougheed PP, map Campground: Eau Claire, Lillian Lake Backcountry, Ribbon Falls Backcountry, Ribbon Lake Backcountry, Spray Lakes West, Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry,Boulton Creek, Canyon, Elkwood, Interlakes, Lower Lake, William Watson Lodge, Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting, Aster Lake Backcountry, Elbow Lake Backcountry, Forks Backcountry, Point Backcountry, Three Isle Lake Backcountry, Turbine Canyon Backcountry Group Use: Lower Lake, Pocaterra Walk-in Tenting Day Use: Buller Mountain, Driftwood, Galatea, Goat Creek, Mt. Shark, Opal, Sparrowhawk, Spray Lake, Wedge Pond, Black Prince, Boulton Bridge, Burstall Pass, Canyon, Chester Lake, Elbow Pass, Elk Pass, Elpoca, Grizzly Creek, Highwood Meadows, King Creek, Little Highwood Pass, Lower Lake, North Interlakes, Panorama, Peninsula, Pocaterra, Rock Glacier, Sawmill, Upper Lake, White Spruce, Elkwood Trailhead Trails: Banff, Galatea Creek, Mount Shark, Terrace South, Wedge Connector, Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe, Rolly Road Training Grid, South Sawmill Loop, Tailwater Snowshoe, Torpor Loop, William Watson Lodge Connector -- 7cdaac4f-8452-47da-8214-d83eeb277794 True
  • Kananaskis Lakes Ski Trails Map Parks: Trail Map, Peter Lougheed PP, Kananaskis Country Trails: Amos, Braille, Lodgepole, Lower Lake Group, Sprude Road, William Watson Lodge Access, Boulton Creek, Come Along, Elk Pass, Fox creek, Hydroline, Lynx, Meadow, Moraine, Patterson, Pocaterra, Rolly Road, Sinclair, Tyrwhitt, Wheeler, Whiskey Jack, Woolley, Blueberry Hill, Lookout, Packers Facilities: Peter Lougheed Discovery Centre, William Watson Lodge, Elkwood, Lower Lake Group Camp, Boulton Bridge, Elk Pass, Upper Lake -- 7cdaac4f-8452-47da-8214-d83eeb277794 True
  • Winter Trails Map, Kananaskis, Peter Lougheed PP, Boulton Creek Trail, Elk Pass Cross-Country Ski Trail, Lodgepole / Wheeler / Lakeside Trail, Lookout Trail, Lower Lake Trail, Pocaterra Trail, Rolly Road Trail, Spruce Road Trail, Whiskey Jack Trail, Kananaskis Country Peninsula High Rockies (Winter) Penstock Loop Snowshoe Tailwater Snowshoe Lower Lake Snowshoe Marsh Loop Snowshoe William Watson Lodge Connector Snowshoe Elkwood Loop Snowshoe Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe Torpor Loop Snowshoe Elk Pass Snowshoe Blueberry Hill Elk Pass Patterson Hydroline Lookout Lookout (Winter) Tyrwhitt Upper Lake Connector Fox Creek Moraine Boulton Creek Whiskey Jack, Whiskey Jack (Winter) Packers Lower Lake Group Camp Wheeler Amos Lynx Woolley Braille Lodgepole Pocaterra Come Along Sinclair Rolly Road WWL Winter Walking -- 7cdaac4f-8452-47da-8214-d83eeb277794 True


Updated: Sep 15, 2026
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