Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Tombstone Equestrian Backcountry Campground

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

* 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
May 18, 2025
1-877-537-2757


1-877-537-2757
Equestrian

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

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Updated: Feb 11, 2025