Effective Date: May 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Spray Valley Provincial Park , Tryst Lake Parking Area
Details:A bear bluff charged a pedestrian on the Mount Shark Road.
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.
Effective Date: May 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Mount Engadine Lodge , Spray Valley Provincial Park , Mount Shark Road
Details:A bear bluff charged a pedestrian on the Mount Shark Road.
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.
Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry Campground is found in Spray Valley Provincial Park. 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 ski, snowshoe, and watch for wildlife.
Access: The nearest access is near Mount Engadine Lodge, 40 km south of Canmore on the Smith Dorrien/Spray Lakes Trail (Hwy. 742) via Rummel Lake Trail. The campground is 5 km one-way from the trailhead with 421 meters of elevation gain.
There are no amenities or designated sites in this campground. Winter backcountry campers need to be self-sufficient and prepared for a full range of winter conditions.
| Sites | Rate / Person / Night | Water Source | Camping Season | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $12 | Snow and creek when open | Dec 19 - Apr 1 | Seasonal Closure |
* Rummel Lake Winter Backcountry campground is in the Spray Valley permit area
* Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
Pit/Vault Toilets
No Fires Permitted
