The Center of Kananaskis and a designated park void of industry. This area is the hub of Kananaskis with two large mountain lakes surrounded by eye-dropping mountains holding more mountain lakes. Here you'll find big and small game wildlife, hiking trails, biking trails, stream and lake fishing, and even swimming if you dare the cold water. There are lots of campgrounds in the park and the peak season is busy!

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Pocaterra (Group Site)

  • Fire Pits, Gates, Vault Toilets, Cook Shelter, Firewood Available, Water Pump, Water Cistern
  • 20 Tent Sites
  • Walk in only
  • Open Mid May - Mid October
  • Reservation Only
  • 403-591-7226
  • Website


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 1.9km to the campground entrance on your left.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Canyon Campground

  • Boat Ramp, Sewage Disposal, Firepits, Fish Cleaning Station, Pay Phone,. Playground, Firewood Sold, Water Cistern


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for another 1.3km to the campground entrance on your right.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Elkwood

  • Ampitheatre, Fire Pits, Pay Phone, Playground, Vault Toilets, Showers, Flush Toilets, Firewood Sold, Water Cistern
  • 131 Total Camping Sites
  • 69 Power & Water Sites
  • Open Mid May - Mid September
  • 403-591-7226
  • Website


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for another 6.2km to the campground entrance on your left.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Boulton Creek

  • Ampitheatre, Sewage Disposal, Fire Pits, Payphone, Vault Toilets, Power Hookups, Showers, Flush Toilets, Firewood Sold, Water Hookups, Water Cistern
  • 118 Total Camping Sites
  • 35 Power & Water Sites
  • Open Mid May - Mid October
  • 403-591-7226
  • Website


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for 9.8km to the campground entrance on your left.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Lower Lake

(Main Camp)
  • Fire Pits, Pay Phone, Playground, Vault Toilets, Firewood Sold, Water Pump, Water Cistern
(Group Site)
  • Fire Pits, Gates, Vault Toilets, Cook Shelter, Firewood Available, Water Pump, Water Cistern
  • 10-15 RV & 10 Tent Sites
  • Open Year Round
  • Reservation Only
  • 403-591-7226
  • Website



To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for another 10.2km to the campground entrance on your right.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Mount Sarrail

  • Fire Pits, Vault Toilets, Firewood Sold, Water Pump


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for another 12.6km to the campground entrance on your right.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40

Interlakes

  • Boat Ramp, Fire Pits, Fish Cleaning Station, Vault Toilets, Firewood Sold, Water Pump


To Get Here: From HWY 1 and HWY 40 intersection, head south down HWY 40 for 49.8km to Smith Dorrien Highway. Turn right, westbound down Smith Dorrien Highway and continue for another 2.2km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail on your left. Turn left on Kananaskis Lakes Trail and continue southbound for another 13.1km to the campground entrance.

Alternate access is available from Canmore via Smith Dorrien Trail and from Longview via HWY 541 and HWY 40
go to Campground Areas (click here)
go to Backcountry Campgrounds (click here)
go to Bragg Creek Campgrounds (click here)
go to Canmore & Spray Lake Campgrounds (click here)
go to Ghost Area Campgrounds (click here)
go to Highway 40 Campgrounds (click here)
go to Highwood Campgrounds (click here)
go to Sheep River Campgrounds (click here)
go to Sibbald Campgrounds (click here)