As part of our ongoing commitment to provide quality recreational opportunities and keep Albertans informed, Alberta Parks is providing notice of changes to the Boulton Creek Campground in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The Lower Kananaskis Lake area is a popular recreation destination but also contains critical wildlife habitat. Balancing the needs of people and wildlife is essential to the continued safety of campers and the area’s overall ecological integrity. This project is part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to maintain camping capacity while ensuring camper safety and enhancing wildlife habitat.

In 2015, 10 walk-in tent sites were decommissioned from the Lower Lake Campground due to continual human-bear conflict. These tent sites have been relocated to Boulton Creek campground. Construction was completed in the fall of 2016 and consisted of the following:

• Six walk-in tent sites
• Three small auto-access campsites
• A gravel tent pad, firepit, picnic table, and site marker at each new site
• Bear-proof food storage bins in the parking lot for walk-in campers
• New gravel pathway leading to the walk-in sites from the parking area and continuing to the nearest outhouse.

With the construction now completed, Alberta Parks is pleased to share its success with Albertans. The campsite relocation diversifies the camping options available at Boulton Creek Campground, increases camper safety, and helps ensure bears have increased access to critical habitat.

Media Inquiries May be Directed To:

Environment and Parks
780 427-8636
AEP.Mediainquiries@gov.ab.ca 

Further Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Project Regional Location (map)
• Project Design (map)
• Peter Lougheed Provincial Park webpage