Bow Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

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


Willow Rock Campground

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Willow Rock Campground is in Bow Valley Provincial Park, about 30 km east of Canmore just north of Hwy. 1 and east off Hwy. 1X. There are unserviced and power sites, some open and some in treed areas. There is a playground, showers and flush toilets here. There are many activities available in the surrounding area, including hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.

 

Camping

Season: Apr 30 - Sep 26
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 40 - $31 Apr 30 - Sep 26 Seasonal Closure
Power 34 15 $39 Apr 30 - Sep 26 Seasonal Closure
  • Upper (power) loop accommodates large units (35+ feet).
  • No public picnicking.

Amenities


Bookings Open
January 30

Reservations

This campground offers a mix of first come, first served and reservable campsites.

Firewood

Firewood is available for purchase from campground manager/hosts.

Water
  • Shower $3.00 tokens
  • Coin-operated laundry facility
  • Water is available during the season, weather dependent. 
  • Water is available from taps located outside the shower building, outside the shelter in the first-come, first-served campground, at the dump station, and near the power sites.
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.
  • Seasonal start-up - May 20 (Weather dependant)
  • Season shut down - September 14

Updated: Jan 15, 2026