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

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

Group Camping Areas

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Kananaskis Country

Group camping areas are ideal for a group or club function, family reunion or other special event.
Group camping opportunities below are grouped by "area" in Kananaskis Country. Check the Kananaskis Interactive Map for an overview of these areas.
Reservation rules for online group camping areas
Rules for "phone-in only" group camping area reservations

Bow Valley Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Bow Valley PP	Elk Flats	Apr 30 - Oct 11	30	Book It
Bow Valley PP	Grouse	Apr 30 - Oct 11	40	Book It
Bow Valley PP	Owl	Apr 30 - Oct 11	40	Book It
Bow Valley PP	Grey Jay	Apr 30 - Oct 11	20	Book It

Elbow Valley

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Cobble Flats PRA	Cobble Flats	May 15 - Sep 13	10	Book It
Elbow River PRA	Paddy's Flat	Apr 30 - Oct 12	15	Book It
Elbow River PRA	River Cove	Year-round	15	Book It

Ghost Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Ghost Airstrip PRA	Ghost Airstrip	May 1 - Oct 13	60	Book It
Ghost Airstrip PRA	North Ghost	May 1 - Oct 14	20	Book It
Waiparous Creek Group Camp PRA	Waiparous Creek	May 1 - Oct 13	12	Book It

Highwood / Cataract Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Etherington Creek PRA	Etherington Creek	May 14 - Sep 13	10	Book It
Highwood PRA	Highwood	May 14 - Oct 12	12	Book It

Kananaskis Valley Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Bow Valley PP	Canoe Meadows	Apr 17 - Oct 15	40	-

Peter Lougheed PP

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Peter Lougheed PP	Lower Lake	Year-round	15	Book It
Peter Lougheed PP	Pocaterra Walk-in Tenting	May 29 - Oct 11	20	Book It

Sheep River Valley Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Mesa Butte PRA	Mesa Butte Equestrian	May 14 - Sep 7	15 RVs + 10 tents	Book It
Sheep River PP	Sandy McNabb A	Apr 30 - Oct 12	15	Book It
Sheep River PP	Sandy McNabb B	Apr 30 - Oct 12	15	Book It

Sibbald Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Pine Grove PRA	Pine Grove A	May 14 - Oct 1	15	Book It
Pine Grove PRA	Pine Grove B	May 14 - Oct 1	10	Book It
Stoney Creek PRA	Stoney Creek	May 14 - Oct 1	20	Book It

Sundre Area

Park	Campground	Season	Sites	Reservations
Cartier Creek PRA	Cartier Creek	Year-round	8	-
Deer Creek PRA	Deer Creek	Year-round	15	-
James-Wilson PRA	James-Wilson	Year-round	20	-
Red Deer River PRA	Red Deer River A	Year-round	10	-
Red Deer River PRA	Red Deer River B	Year-round	7	-
Wild Horse PRA	Wild Horse	Year-round	6	-

Updated: May 19, 2026