Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

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


Discover more of Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area and explore eight parks that offer a chance to camp somewhere new and experience Alberta from a different point of view.


Etherington Creek Campground

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Information: 403-949-3132 [email protected]
Directions
Facility Operator: Kananaskis Campground Services Inc.

Etherington Creek Campground is found in Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area, 45 km southwest of Longview on Hwy. 541 and 7 km south on Forestry Trunk Road. There are over 60 sites here, most of which are suitable for both RVs and tents. Several of them are walk-in tent sites. Sites are spacious and surrounded by trees. There are many trails nearby for horseback riding or hiking.

Camping

Season: May 14 - Sep 14
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 54 - $31 May 14 - Sep 13 Book It
Walk-in Tenting 6 - $31 May 14 - Sep 13 Book It

Amenities

Currently Booking to
Sep 13, 2026
1-877-537-2757
Water

Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.

Sewage

Sewage disposal station and pay phone at Highwood House Day Use Area.

    Maps & Guides

    • Campground Map Park Name: Etherington Creek PRA Facilities: Etherington Creek Campground, Etherington Equestrian Campground -- 9a86789b-02f2-42f6-9ecc-f05195ad7bd6 True
    • Cataract Creek Snowmobile Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Cataract Creek PRA, Etherington Creek PRA, Baril Loop Trail, Cataract Creek Trail, Cataract Loop Trail, Cummings Creek Trail, Etherington Trail, Faller's Trail, Loggers Trail, Oyster Excursion Trail, Pasque Trail, Raspberry Pass Trail, Skyline Trail, Valley Bottom Trail, Wilkinson Summit Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map -- 9a86789b-02f2-42f6-9ecc-f05195ad7bd6 True
    • Highwood & Cataract Summer Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Cat Creek PRA, Cataract Creek PRA, Etherington Creek PRA,Lantern Creek PRA, Mist Creek PRA, Sentinel PRA, Baril Loop Trail, Bear Pond Trail, Carnarvon Creek Trail, Cataract Trail, Cataract Falls Trail, Cataract Loop Trail, Cat Creek Interpretive Trail, Cummings Trail, Etherington Trail, Fallers Trail, Grass Pass Trail, Loggers Trail, Lost Creek Trail, Mist Creek Trail, Mount Burke Trail, Oyster Trail, Pasque Trail, Picklejar Lakes Trail, Plateau Mountain Trail, Raspberry Pass Trail, Skyline Trail, Upper Raspberry Trail, Valley Bottom Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map -- 9a86789b-02f2-42f6-9ecc-f05195ad7bd6 True
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Updated: Jul 8, 2026