Spray Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.83489 Long: -115.297565

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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Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Campground is found in Spray Valley Provincial Park. The nearest access is near Mount Engadine Lodge, 40 km south of Canmore  on the Smith Dorrien/Spray Lakes Trail (Hwy. 742). The campground is about 5 km from the trailhead. This is the only designated winter-only backcountry campground in Kananaskis. Here you can enjoy the peacefulness of the forest and views of Rummel Lake and Mount Galatea in any season. A great place to hike, snowshoe, and watch for wildlife. 

This trail is 5 km one way with 421 meters of elevation gain.

Camping

Dec 19 - Apr 1
Site Type Campsites Rate / Person / Night Water Source
Designated Backcountry 1 $12 -

Reservations

Dec 19 - Apr 1

Amenities


Camping Notes

Camping

**Backcountry permit required for winter camping.

  • Campers must camp close enough to the lake to ensure access to the outhouse.
  • Fires are not permitted.
  • If visitors build a quinsy or igloo, it should be collapsed on departure as it may deteriorate and become unsafe for other users.

Backcountry

Updated: Mar 2, 2022