Camping

BLACK DIAMOND

Foothills Lions Campground, Centennial Park
Access via 5th Street West, Black Diamond
Ph: 403.933.5785

Nestled on the banks of the Sheep River at the west edge of town, this pleasant tree shaded campground is operated by the Foothills Lions Club and offers:

  • 34 sites equipped with power, water & sewer (12 with 50 amp. service)
  • 23 sites equipped with power only (2 with 50 amp. service)
  • 2 sites with no services

We offer tenting sites, dishwashing facilities, showers, barrier-free restroom facilities, 2 cooking shelters, fire rings, firewood, and a sanitary dumping station. An ideal location to take advantage of the area's many recreation opportunities, including canoeing, river fishing, hiking trails, playground and horseshoes.
Open early May to October, weekly and monthly rates offered.
Please call 403.933.5785 for reservations

TURNER VALLEY 

Hell's Half Acre Campground
Highway 22, Main Street, Turner Valley, AB
Ph: 403.993.8538
email 

Managed by the Foothills Lions Club, this campground is located adjacent to an outdoor swimming pool and baseball diamonds. It has fully serviced sites and is close to shopping, fishing and hiking. Pets are permitted on leashes. Located at the entrance to Kananaskis Country near the Sheep River.
For reservations call 403.993.8538.  Group camping is available.

Camping in Sheep River Valley
Blue Rock, Blue Rock Equestrian, Sandy McNabb Regular & Equestrian 
Ph: 403.949.3132
Group camping available

LONGVIEW

Tails and Trails Campground
Longview
Ph: 403.850.0256

Camping in Highwood River & Cataract Creek
Cataract Creek, Etherington Creek Regular & Equestrian, Green Ford, Strawberry & Strawberry Equestrian 
Ph: 403.591.7226 or Toll Free: 1.866.366.2267
 

Camping in Kananaskis Country

Seasonal camping is available at many campsites and various backcountry campgrounds in the Sheep River Valley (eastern) area of Kananaskis Country. Equestrian camping is also available. Set among deep gorges and commanding peaks, the area offers:

  • mountain biking
  • hiking
  • cross-country skiing
  • equestrian
  • fishing

Camping in Kananaskis-Canmore Area 

Camping in Bow Valley Provincial Park
Bow River, Three Sisters, Lac Des Arcs, Bow Valley & Willow Rock 
Ph: 403.673.2163
Group camping available

Camping in Kananaskis Valley
Sundance Lodges & Mt. Kidd R.V. Park 
Ph: 403.591.7122

Eau Claire
Ph: 403.591.7226 or Toll Free: 1.866.366.2267
Group camping 403.673.2163

Camping in Sibbald Area
Sibbald Lake & Dawson Equestrian 
Ph: 403.673.2163
Group camping available

Camping in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Canyon, Elkwood, Boulton Creek, Lower Lake, Mt. Sarrail & Interlakes
Ph: 403.591.7226 or Toll Free: 1.866.366.2267
Group camping available

Camping in Spray Valley Provincial Park
Spray Lake West 
Ph: 403.591.7226 or Toll Free: 1.866.366.2267

Buller Mountain
Ph: 403.673.3985

Camping in Elbow River Valley
Beaver Flat, Fisher Creek, Gooseberry, Little Elbow, Little Elbow Equestrian, Mesa Butte Equestrian, McLean Creek, North Fork & Paddy's Flat
Ph: 403.949.3132
Group camping available

Indian Graves Regular & Equestrian
Ph: 403.995.5554
Group camping available

Camping in Ghost River Valley Area
Burnt Timber, Fallen Timber South, North Ghost, Walparous Creek & Ghost Reservoir 
Ph: 403.637.2198
Group camping available 

Back Country Camping

Backcountry camp sites are available in:

  • Bow Valley Provincial Park
  • Kananaskis Valley
  • Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
  • Elbow River Valley
  • Sheep River Valley
  • Ghost River Valley

Permits can be purchased in person at the Barrier Lake, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and Elbow Valley Visitor Information Centres during normal hours of operation. To purchase a permit by phone contact 403.678.3136 (in Alberta Toll Free by first dialing 310.0000) 

For more information on camping in Kananaskis Country, obtain the printed
Explore Kananaskis Country guide at a visitor information center or visit
Travel Alberta.