Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Notable Campgrounds

• Best for families: Canyon Campground’s Loop B is beside a large meadow and playground. 
• Best for waterfront views: Interlakes Campground sits along Lower Kananaskis Lake. 
• Best for backcountry camping: Walk through alpine passes and glaciers to Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. With so many options, you’ll almost always find somewhere to set up camp. The more popular campgrounds, such as Canyon Campground and Interlakes Campground (both FCFS) fill up quickly. To avoid disappointment or an early morning search, choose a site that can be reserved ahead of time—try Boulton Creek or Elkwood.    
2. All backcountry sites require a reservation. Reservations for both backcountry and front-country sites can be made online, by phone, or in person at the park’s information centre. 
3. The William Watson Lodge has a three-leveled booking priority list. Depending on what level you identify with, you’ll be able to book up to four months in advance. Reservations are required and can only be made by phone: 403-591-7227.

When to Go

While Peter Lougheed Park is a dream any time of the year, we recommend early September for your first visit. By then, tourist season has started to wane and the days are cooler for hikes, but you won’t miss out on wildlife sightings or wildflower season.

Know Before You Go

• Cell phone reception can be spotty or non-existent throughout the park. If you’re heading into the backcountry or doing an unfamiliar hike, let someone know your plans and when you anticipate to be back. You can find payphones (yes, they still exist!) and free wifi at the park’s information centre. 
• Nights in the Rockies can be cold even in the middle of summer. Pack some warm layers and a good sleeping bag.
• There’s a small grocery store at Boulton Creek Campground, an excellent spot to grab a snack after a long hike. 
• Those looking to fish in the park will need a permit to do so.