Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground

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Lat: 50.686718 Long: -115.275096

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: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Closure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview RoadClosure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview Road Construction Advisory - Elkwood & Boulton Creek AmpitheatresConstruction Advisory - Elkwood & Boulton Creek Ampitheatres Closure - Blackshale Suspension BridgeClosure - Blackshale Suspension Bridge

The most direct access to Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, is via North Interlakes Day Use. The backcountry campground is located 15.1 km from the trailhead via the Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit, Three Isle Lake and Maude-Lawson Trails and the elevation gain totals 525 metres.  Enjoy beautiful mountain views, streams and meadows on the way to this scenic location. Tent sites are nestled in the forest north of Maude Brook. There are pit/vault toilets and secure food storage lockers but no fires permitted.

 

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
15 $12 River Jun 26 - Nov 29 Book It


* Turbine Canyon Backcountry campground is in the Kananaskis Lake 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
Jul 11, 2025
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Updated: Mar 27, 2025