Campsites in Kananaskis near Bragg Creek are operated by private companies. braggcreek.ca does not rent campsites. This is a guide to any quoted prices and availability only. Prices and dates quoted are to the best of our knowledge. We are not responsible for price changes or additional costs.
Campsites in the Elbow Valley
The operators are Kananaskis Country Campgrounds, phone number 403-949-3132.
Reservations can be made in person at the McClean Creek Store.
The McClean Creek Store’s Hours are:
Sunday – Thursday 10-6
Friday and Saturday 10-10
Starting around the May Long Weekend, they go 7 days a week, 10 to 10.
Elbow Valley Information Centre
The Elbow Valley Information Centre is operated by the province. It is only open during the summer for a few hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If it’s open when you drive by, stop in and say hello. Don’t tell them I sent you.
This information is provided for your convenience.
Please contact the campground provider for current information.
Vehicle Access Campsites
Campground
Open
# of sites
Elbow River Valley – Ph: 1-403-949-3132
Beaver Flat
May 15-Sept 1
55
Gooseberry (playground)
May 1-Oct.13
83
Little Elbow
May 15-Sept. 22
94
Little Elbow Equestrian
May 15-Sept. 22
46
McLean Creek (playground)
Year-round
170
Paddy’s Flat (playground)
May 15-Sept. 22
98
River Cove Group Campground
Reserve
10 RV, 20 tents
Sheep River Valley – Ph: 1-403-949-3132
Mesa Butte Equestrian
May 15 – Sep. 15
15
North Fork
May 15 – Sep. 15
24
Fisher Creek
Year-round
30
Blue Rock
May 15 – Sep. 22
66
Blue Rock Equestrian
May 15 – Sep. 22
17
Sandy McNabb
May 1 -Oct.14
112
Sandy McNabb Equestrian
May 1 -Oct.13
21
Sibbald – Ph: 1-403-673-2163
Sibbald Lake
May 1 – Oct. 13
134
Dawson Equestrian
Year-round
10
Group Campgrounds
Firewood included. Mid-week discounts for youth and seniors. Other conditions and discounts may apply.
Campground
Open
Capacity
Elbow River Valley – Ph: 1-877-537-2757
Paddy’s Flat
May 1-Oct. 13
20 units
River Cove
All year (?)
10 RV/20 Tents
Sheep River Valley – Ph: 1-877-537-2757
Mesa Butte Equestion
May15 – Sep. 15
15 RV/10 Tents
Sandy McNabb A
May 1-Oct. 13
15 RV/20 Tents
Sandy McNabb B
May 1-Oct. 13
15 RV/10 Tents
Sibbald – Ph: 1–877-537-2757
Pine Grove A
May 1-Oct. 27
8 RV/20 Tents
Pine Grove B
May 1-Oct. 27
10 RV/20 Tents
Stoney Creek
May 1-Oct. 13
25 RV/10 Tents
BackCountry Campgrounds
Camping by Elbow Lake
BackCountry permits are required to camp at any of the designated backcountry campgrounds in Kananaskis. The Elbow Valley has three campgrounds:
Big Elbow (6 units), Romulus (14 units), Tombstone (11 units). Purchase passes at the Elbow District office on Hwy 66 or call 1-403-678-3136. In Alberta call toll free by dialing 310-0000 first.
Free Zone Camping
One of the more common questions we receive at the Elbow Valley Information Centre is “Where can I camp for free?”.
Random camping is permissible in some areas. For information regarding this activity, please contact one of the Kananaskis Visitor Information Centres at the following numbers:
Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre (403) 673-3985
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Visitor Information Centre (403) 591-6322
Campsites in Kananaskis near Bragg Creek are operated by private companies. braggcreek.ca does not rent campsites. This is a guide to any quoted prices and availability only. Prices and dates quoted are to the best of our knowledge. We are not responsible for price changes or additional costs.
