Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Forks Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.634741 Long: -115.232454

COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Cold Water Safety

Visitors be aware, in the mountains the water is cold all year. If you fall into the cold water it will affect you immediately.
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Facility Closed

Closed for the 2022 season due to campground refurbishment.  Scheduled to re-open in 2023.

Forks 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 North Interlakes Day Use Area. It is 7.3 km from the trailhead via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Three Isle Lake Trail. About 15 tent sites are nestled in the forest at this lovely creekside campground. Here there are pit/vault toilets, and secure food storage lockers. 

This trail is 7.3 km one way with 100 meters of elevation gain and is rated easy. 

Note: Please note that it is illegal to remove, deface, injure or destroy trees and using dead wood lying on the ground for firewood is also prohibited.

Camping

Closed
Jun 15 - Nov 30
Site Type Campsites Rate / Person / Night Water Source
Designated Backcountry 15 $12 River

Reservations

Jun 15 - Nov 30

Amenities

Backcountry

Updated: Feb 28, 2022