A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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Effective Date: October 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bill Benson Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , William Watson Lodge
Details:A small segment of pathway will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Elkwood Water Investigation in the month of October. Peter Lougheed Provincial Park will remain open during construction. While work is being completed, construction noise may be heard in nearby areas, and short distance detours can be expected. We recognize this may be inconvenient for visitors; however, it is necessary to ensure public safety.
For information about trail alternatives, please call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757.
For more information about this project and the associated work areas, please see the attached Project Map.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected AreaEffective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Woolley Trail , Sparrow's Egg Lake
Details: Wildlife feeding on a dead moose in the area. Woolley Trail is closed from the junction of Wheeler/Meadow Trails to Amos Trail.
If you come across wildlife, remember to:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
Effective Date: July 27, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Details: The bridge just beyond the parking lot that provides access to this trail has been washed out.
Canyon Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. There are 50 unserviced sites suitable for RVs and tents, with larger sites on open grass and smaller sites in the trees. Canyon Campground is situated just north of the earthern Pocaterra Hydroelectric Dam on Lower Kananaskis Lake, and offers access to hiking and mountain biking trails and paved bike trails.
| Site Type | Campsites | Power | $/Night | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unserviced | 50 | - | $31 | - | Seasonal Closure |
Firepits
Pay Phone
Pit/Vault Toilets
Playground
Secure Food Storage
Sewage Disposal
Water - Tap
Firewood available for purchase on site from the campground manager or at the Boulton Creek Campground store.
WaterWater services are available seasonally from late May to mid-September; weather dependent. Campers are expected to bring their own water during the shoulder seasons.
SewageA sewage disposal station is located here. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.
