All guests who make a booking at William Watson Lodge must provide verification of eligibility in person at the time of check-in.

William Watson Lodge defines a disability as:

• chronic
• a developmental, physical, sensory, mental, or neurological condition or impairment
• a condition that impacts daily living activities such as eating, grooming, walking, interacting with others, playing and problem solving

To inquire about documentation that does not appear on this list, please call
1-403-591-7227.

Alberta seniors are required to present photo identification that verifies they are a resident aged 65 years or older.

Verification of Eligibility from a medical professional or association confirming the guest meets the above criteria is required prior to booking. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:

• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living
• Family Support for Children with Disabilities
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• CPP Disability Benefit
• Disability Tax Credit
• Child Disability Benefit
• Veterans Disability Pension Program
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• Access2 by Easter Seals Canada
• 5 year or 10 year parking placard
• Other documentation of disability from a medical professional

Camping

Campground Guidelines

• The eligible guest must be present upon check in and check out - if the eligible guest is not present, the reservation will be cancelled without refund.
• Minimum of 1 night can be reserved.
• Guests may have 2 reservations for a combined 14 nights stay.
• The campground season is May Long weekend to October Long weekend.
• Check in after 2:00 p.m. and before 9:00 p.m. Check out before 12:00 p.m.
• To receive a full refund of your camping fees and reservable nights, cancellations must be made more than 72 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date. 
  • 1 night penalty if notice is less than 72 hours but more than 48 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
  • 2 nights penalty if notice is less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
  • 3 nights penalty if notice is less than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
• A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for all vehicles parking at William Watson Lodge. Passes will be available for purchase at the main lodge. 

Amenities

Flush Toilets

Pit/Vault Toilets

Wheelchair Accessible

Water - Tap

Showers

Wifi

Laundry

Firewood Sold

Firepits

Playground

Pay Phone

Interpretive Viewpoint

• Full service: 30-amp power, water, sewer
• 9 single full serviced sites
• 1 double full serviced site
• Paved camping pads
• Accessible showers and toilets are in the comfort station.

• Can sleep up to four guests.
• Double-sized pull-out Murphy wall bed on the main floor.
• Ladder accessed loft with a queen-sized mattress.

• Small hot water tank, furnace, refrigerator, microwave, hot plate, kettle, coffee pot, dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, dish soap, dish cloths, dish towels, deck furniture, BBQ, and outdoor fire pit.
• Small kitchen table and 3 chairs.
• Basic cleaning supplies are provided.
• Animal friendly
• There is no washroom facility inside the cabin. Accessible showers and toilets are in the comfort station, adjacent to the unit.

What to Bring

• Food, cooking oils and spices, and beverages
• Bed sheets, blankets, pillows, toiletries, bathroom towels, hair dryer, etc.
• Flashlight