Our website recently underwent a system upgrade. You may experience occasional errors while we address a few known issues. Thank you for your patience.
Our website recently underwent a system upgrade. You may experience occasional errors while we address a few known issues. Thank you for your patience.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
Effective Date: September 1, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Frost Heave Snowshoe Trail , Graupel Snowshoe Trail , High Rockies Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Sawmill Loop Snowshoe Trail , Snowdrift Snowshoe Trail , Mount Murray Viewpoint, Sinter Trail, White Out Trail, Wind Chill Trail, High Rockies Trail (partial)
Details: Closed due to flood damage from the June rain event.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:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
Effective Date: July 6, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Cirque, Pocaterra Ridge & Surrounding area
Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be completing trail construction work and reclamation in and around Pocaterra Cirque Trail within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park between July 6 and Fall 2026, or until further notice. Construction crews will be on site beginning July 6, 2026. To safely complete this work, the areas outlined in red on the attached map will be temporarily closed for the duration of construction. The temporary closure is necessary to:
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 31, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Three Isle Lake Trail
Details: Forks Backcountry Campground, Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground, and Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground are OPEN. All three campgrounds are accessible using a temporary detour route that begins at the bridge over the Kananaskis River, approximately 500 metres west of Point Backcountry Campground. What Campers Need to KnowMap of Affected Area
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.
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Details: The Boulton Creek Campground dump station is now open as a dry dump only (no water). Potable water is still available at Canyon Dump Station.
Canyon Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. There are 50 unserviced sites suitable for RVs and tents, with larger sites on open grass and smaller sites in the trees. Canyon Campground is situated just north of the earthern Pocaterra Hydroelectric Dam on Lower Kananaskis Lake, and offers access to hiking and mountain biking trails and paved bike trails.
| Site Type | Campsites | Power | $/Night | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unserviced | 50 | - | $31 | - |
First-Come, First-Served
|
Firepits
Pay Phone
Pit/Vault Toilets
Playground
Secure Food Storage
Sewage Disposal
Water - Tap
Firewood available for purchase on site from the campground manager or at the Boulton Creek Campground store.
WaterWater services are available seasonally from late May to mid-September; weather dependent. Campers are expected to bring their own water during the shoulder seasons.
SewageA sewage disposal station is located here. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.
