Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Forks Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.634741 Long: -115.232454
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
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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 20 tent sites are nestled in the forest at this lovely creekside campground. Here there are pit/vault toilets, firepits with firewood provided 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

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
20 $12 River Jun 15 - Nov 29 Book It


* Forks 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
Oct 3, 2025
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Updated: May 29, 2025