Bow Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Bow Valley Campground

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A controlled access zone will be in place in Kananaskis from June 10–18 for the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
Travel and recreation may also be affected before and after. Check for closures before you go. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

A large campground found in Bow Valley Provincial Park, about 30 km east of Canmore just north of Hwy. 1, off the Hwy. 1X. Sites are well-treed with a variety of options: unserviced, power/water, and walk-in. It is situated along the Bow River for pleasant views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Interpretive programs, concession, playground and showers are available here.

Camping

Season: May 1 - Oct 11
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 36 - $31 May 1 - Oct 11 Book It
Power/Water 131 15 / 30 $47 May 1 - Oct 11 Book It
Walk-in Tenting 6 - $31 May 1 - Oct 11 Book It

* Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.

  • Dump station water available until closing day (weather dependent.)
  • No water will be available onsite at Bow Valley South Group Camps after October 1. Please fill water at Bow Valley dump station.
  • Please Note: Bow Valley Campground has shared breaker boxes located in the following campsites: B-4, B-15, C-4, C-10, C-17, C-26, C-34, D-5, D-10, E-10, E-25B, F-6, F-17, F-27. Campers may be asked to reset the breaker of a neighbouring campsite.

 

Amenities

Currently Booking to
Jul 9, 2025
1-877-537-2757

Firewood

Firewood sold at campground store

Sewage

A sewage disposal station is located here. There are two other sewage disposal stations in the park. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.

Water
  • Water shut off September 19 - May 19. During this time, drinking water, showers, and flush toilets will not be available. 
  • Seasonal start-up - May 20 
  • Season shut down - September 19
  • Showers: $3.00 tokens
Generator Use Policy

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Updated: Mar 20, 2025