Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Tombstone Equestrian Backcountry Campground

Information: 403-678-0760
Lat: 50.675607 Long: -114.973031

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: https://rcmp.ca/en/g7

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

Tombstone Backcountry Campground is found in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. The nearest access is the Elbow Pass Day Use Area in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The campground is 7.3 from the trailhead via Elbow Lake Trail/Big Elbow Trail. This equestrian campground has tent sites, firepits (firewood provided), hitching rails, pit/vault toilets and secure food storage lockers.

Equestrian campgrounds are intended for campers bringing a horse. Please only book at an equestrian campground if you are using it for equestrian purposes as there are only a few campgrounds available to these users.

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
4 $20 River Jun 15 - Nov 29 Book It


* Tombstone Equestrian Backcountry campground is in the East Kananaskis permit area
* Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
* A maximum of 6 people and 1 tent is permitted on each site with some exceptions.

Currently Booking to
Jun 29, 2025
1-877-537-2757


1-877-537-2757
Equestrian

Equestrian use permitted. Storage container for horse feed provided in equestrian portion of campground.

Amenities

Updated: Mar 20, 2025