Elkwood Campground
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A large, well-treed campground near the Kananaskis Lakes with unserviced and power/water sites. Showers, flush toilets, a playground and interpretive programs make it family friendly. Paved trails connect to the lakes and other campgrounds.
Family-friendlyHikingBikingPlaygroundPet-friendly
Nearby: “Interpretive programs, a playground, showers, hiking trails, paved bike paths.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Interpretive programs, a playground, showers.” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “Interpretive programs, a playground, showers, hiking trails, paved bike paths.” Alberta Parks page
- Biking: “Hiking trails, paved bike paths.” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “Interpretive programs, a playground, showers.” Alberta Parks page
- Pet-friendly: “Keep your pet on a leash.” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $39 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
|---|---|
| Power/Water | $47.00 |
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cedar & Spruce Campgrounds (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | In Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy 1 on Hwy 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. |
| Season | May 7 - Oct 12 (reservable/serviced season: May 7 - Oct 11) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power Unserviced: 59 sites; Power/Water: 67 sites (/30 amp as listed) |
| RV length | No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | No |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Amphitheatre, Firepits, Pay Phone, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Secure Food Storage, Water - Hookup, Water - Tap |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
