Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

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Big Elbow Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.723768 Long: -114.859643
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

This equestrian back country campground is found in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. The trail head to access this site is in Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area, 32 km southwest of Bragg Creek on Hwy. 66 (closed Dec. - May). It is located approximately 8.3 km from the Little Elbow Campground on the east half of the Elbow Loop. There are fire pits (firewood provided), hitching rails, pit/vault toilets, and secure food storage containers.

This trail is 8.3km one way with approximately 170 metres of elevation gain and is rated moderate. 

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
10 $12 River May 15 - Nov 30 Book It

* Big Elbow Backcountry campground is in the East Kananaskis permit area.

* A maximum of 6 people and 1 tent is permitted on each site with some exceptions.

Currently Booking to
Jan 10, 2025
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Equestrian

Equestrian use permitted.

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Updated: Aug 15, 2024