Willow Rock Campground
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A mix of open and treed sites near the Bow Valley park entrance, with a powered upper loop that suits big rigs. It has showers, flush toilets and a dump station. Some sites are first-come, first-served.
Family-friendlyHikingFishingPaddling/BoatingBikingPlaygroundPet-friendlyBig-rig friendly
Nearby: “Hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.” (Alberta Parks page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Amenities include a playground, showers and flush toilets.” Alberta Parks page
- Hiking: “Hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.” Alberta Parks page
- Fishing: “Hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.” Alberta Parks page
- Paddling/Boating: “Hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.” Alberta Parks page
- Biking: “Hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddling.” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “Amenities include a playground, showers and flush toilets.” Alberta Parks page
- Pet-friendly: “Keep your pet on a leash.” Alberta Parks page
- Big-rig friendly: “Upper (power) loop accommodates large units (35+ feet).” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $31 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
|---|---|
| Power | not listed, check current rate |
The official page lists $31 for unserviced sites; the price for the 34 power sites was blank when checked, so check current rates for power sites.
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Bow Valley Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cedar & Spruce Campgrounds (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | About 30 km east of Canmore, north of Hwy 1 and east off Hwy 1X. |
| Season | Apr 30 - Sep 27 (reservable/serviced season: Apr 30 - Sep 26) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power Unserviced: 89 sites; Power: 34 sites (15 amp as listed) |
| RV length | Upper (power) loop accommodates large units (35+ ft) per official page. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Firepits, Firewood Sold, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Shelter - Picnic, 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.
