Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Etherington Creek Campground

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Facility Operator: Kananaskis Campground Services Inc.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Etherington Creek Campground is found in Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area, 45 km southwest of Longview on Hwy. 541 and 7 km south on Forestry Trunk Road. There are over 60 sites here, most of which are suitable for both RVs and tents. Several of them are walk-in tent sites. Sites are spacious and surrounded by trees. There are many trails nearby for horseback riding or hiking.

Camping

Season: May 15 - Sep 13
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 55 - $31 May 15 - Sep 13 Seasonal Closure
Walk-in Tenting 6 - $31 May 15 - Sep 13 Seasonal Closure

Sites A1 - A6 are designated for first-come, first-served, self-registration. 

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 14

Water

Water is available from a hand pump at this site. Although Alberta Parks strives to maintain water quality, we recommend that you bring your own drinking water.

Sewage

Sewage disposal station and pay phone at Highwood House.

    Maps & Guides

    • Cataract Creek Snowmobile Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Cataract Creek PRA, Etherington Creek PRA, Baril Loop Trail, Cataract Creek Trail, Cataract Loop Trail, Cummings Creek Trail, Etherington Trail, Faller's Trail, Loggers Trail, Oyster Excursion Trail, Pasque Trail, Raspberry Pass Trail, Skyline Trail, Valley Bottom Trail, Wilkinson Summit Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map -- 9a86789b-02f2-42f6-9ecc-f05195ad7bd6 True
    • Highwood & Cataract Summer Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Cat Creek PRA, Cataract Creek PRA, Etherington Creek PRA,Lantern Creek PRA, Mist Creek PRA, Sentinel PRA, Baril Loop Trail, Bear Pond Trail, Carnarvon Creek Trail, Cataract Trail, Cataract Falls Trail, Cataract Loop Trail, Cat Creek Interpretive Trail, Cummings Trail, Etherington Trail, Fallers Trail, Grass Pass Trail, Loggers Trail, Lost Creek Trail, Mist Creek Trail, Mount Burke Trail, Oyster Trail, Pasque Trail, Picklejar Lakes Trail, Plateau Mountain Trail, Raspberry Pass Trail, Skyline Trail, Upper Raspberry Trail, Valley Bottom Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map -- 9a86789b-02f2-42f6-9ecc-f05195ad7bd6 True
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Updated: Mar 20, 2025