Effective Date: May 31, 2020 - Until Further Notice
Where: Elpoca Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Pocaterra Warming Hut , Valleyview Trail
Details:Frequent bear activity has been noted along Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area to HWY 40 (South) near Little Highwood Day Use Area, including Valleyview Day Use Areas.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: April 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Elkwood Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Elkwood Campground Amphitheatre
Details:Work will take place from approximately April 20 to June 6, 2026.
To facilitate construction activities, the section of Wheeler Trail between the Elkwood Amphitheatre and Elkwood Parking Lot will be intermittently closed to all visitors during active work periods. Heavy equipment will be operating on site.
We recognize that construction may cause inconvenience; however, this work is necessary to maintain public safety and ensure efficient project completion. Visitors are asked to follow all posted signage, respect construction barriers, and maintain a safe distance from active work zones.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. There are over 40 well-treed walk-in tenting sites here (no RVs). From here there is close access to the lakes for those hoping to canoe, fish or go boating. There are also many hiking, mountain biking and paved trails nearby.
| Site Type | Campsites | Power | Rate/Night | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk-in Tenting | 44 | - | $31 | No |
Limited number of bear-proof food storage lockers; on-site manager & caretaker. Visa & MasterCard accepted.
Firepits
Pit/Vault Toilets
Water - Pump
Secure Food Storage
Firewood available for purchase on site from the campground manager or at the Boulton Creek Campground store.
WaterPlease bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.
