The best camping in Elk Valley Provincial Park, BC
Elk Valley Provincial Park: A Haven for Nature Lovers and Adventurers.
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Elk Valley Provincial Park adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Elk Valley Provincial Park
Willow Hill Lodge
1. Willow Hill Lodge
100%
(13)
60km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 2 sites
The property is located in the beautiful Alberta Foothills on a hillside overlooking the valleys, hills and with breathtaking views of the Alberta Rocky Mountains.
There are 67 acres to explore with trails, a Wild West town boardwalk, a garden for munching and a multitude of local wildlife including deer, moose, eagles, great horned owls and even the odd black bear sighting.
The are wild berries to pick in late July all over the property and firepits to sit around and watch a billion stars at night.
This property is a small Bed and Breakfast with only 2 glamping units and one luxury suite. That equals no crowds!
But don't fear, we are within a 1 to 25 minute drive of 5 different towns all with their own charm. The area is known for ranching, hiking, the film industry, great food and award winning distilleries and breweries.
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Rustic Riverside Camping
2. Rustic Riverside Camping
99%
(51)
64km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 3 sites
Camp riverside at the gateway to Kananaskis! Onespot Crossing Campground is a family owned Indigenous campground that hosts powows and other cultural events on site. Revenue from your booking will go towards supporting Indigenous programming at the campground.
Please be mindful that the roads at this campground are bumpy gravel roads.
Alcohol: The campground is now an alcohol free environment to support a peaceful and respectful atmosphere for all guests, and the consumption of alcohol is no longer permitted on the premises. Outdoor cannabis use is permitted.
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Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp
3. Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp
99%
(485)
65km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Hosted by Berny and Stuart Moore, Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp is nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountain Trench in Southeastern BC, just a short drive from Lussier natural hot springs, hiking, boating, canoeing, golfing, breathtaking WhiteSwan Lake, Premier Lake, Findlay Falls and the Kootenay and Columbia rivers
Questions . Many people ask…
1) .”How far are we from Banff…
2 hours of a beautiful drive that includes kootenay national park.
2)..Important ❗️❗️Please do not bring firewood from other areas to our camp as our property is heavily treed forest and we do not want any transfer of raw wood bugs. We offer $10 generous bundles of wood.
3) When you book, One tent or RV and one vehicle per site. If you are looking to book for a group of friends/family area, we can help with that.. prior to booking.
Also, we reserve the right to put you in the best possible spot to fit in a proper site for what you are camping in and what your needs are. Often people book a site that’s completely wrong for them… but that’s ok… we will fix it. 😊
4) Smoking only on sand at sites and nowhere else on our property Please use a container to hold your butts.
5) Noise restrictions after 9pm…no music or loud behaviour after that. Strictly enforced. We value respect in the camp for all campers.
6) Once you book, we will reply back with important information on the phone number you booked with. Please check for our messages to you for a smooth booking and arrival.
Campers… please do Not put any garbage, of any kind, and especially diapers in our pit toilets. . thank you
Blacksmith Landing is a safe, spacious and peaceful camp where minimal environmental impact is encouraged. We are faithful stewards and respect our beautiful forested lands and animals Our expectation is that campers will also share this respect for our Eco systems in an environmentally friendly way.
As we take this Hipcamp journey together, we are finding little things we can do to make your stay better…Like offering a complimentary table at your site should you require one…. or adjusting the site you booked to one that would perhaps fit your needs much better as we know it’s difficult to choose a perfect site on line. If you forgot something, we probably have one…. Feel free to ask.
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Vacation rentals in Bragg Creek
4. Vacation rentals in Bragg Creek
93%
(27)
66km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 2 sites
Located on 2,5 acres of forest in Wintergreen Bragg Creek, the land offers access to nearby trails at West Bragg Creek day-use area, golf, horseback riding, Elbow Falls, Forget-me-Not pond, and 11 awesome places to dine in Bragg Creek. We have 2 amenities: Shanti Yurt and Rustic Cozy Cabin with hot tubs.
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Camp Kootenay River
5. Camp Kootenay River
100%
(1)
65km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 88 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp your way
Camp rv
Full-Service & Power Sites, Large Pull-Thru Sites,
Seasonal Sites, Group Camping
Camp tent
Boondock at the river, Boondock in the trees, Power sites
Camp Glamp
Spacious Canvas Tent, Power Sites & Furnished, Bedding available, 2-4 Persons
40 RV sites, glamping tents, and many unserviced sites in the forest and along the Kootenay River. Washhouse with laundry & shower open.
Our campsite offers a variety of amenities for your comfort and convenience, including spacious campsites with hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, with the river only steps away.
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Onespot Crossing Campgrounds
6. Onespot Crossing Campgrounds
84%
(76)
65km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 45 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:OPEN ALL YEAR!Our campsite is the perfect city escape. We’re 40 minutes away from downtown Calgary but completely surrounded by nature.With over 50 acres, we offer very large, open, and spacious campsites to accommodate all. If you want a group gathering or a quiet secluded weekend, we are here to accommodate everyone and are very flexible with our customers' needs - feel free to message me with any questions. Picnic tables and firepits are provided in all of our unserviced natural sites. There is a toilet available.Onespot Campground is all-natural and has no power or water campground. Generators are permitted. Trailers need to fill water and dump trailer before arriving (we have no water and no dump site yet).Close to West Bragg Creek Provincial for hiking and mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.We are a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. To ensure that we respect all guests, we have an 11 pm curfew. We look forward to hosting you!
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Wolf Corral
7. Wolf Corral
100%
(7)
66km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 1 site
Property is close to Town of Invermere, a skip a a hop away from Tim Hortons.
Supper close from where there is many opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking, golfing,skiing at Panorama and Kootenay Park, paragliding, swimming, canoeing, boating, relaxation close bye,siteseeing hotsprings at Radium and Fairmont. Also there is a Airport which offers gliding and Helicopter rides.
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Water hookup
Stonewood Ranch
8. Stonewood Ranch
100%
(1)
67km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 1 site
Come and enjoy our beautiful ranch just 15 minutes from Calgary city limits! Our trailer is parked in the woods on our 153 acre property. The perfect place to relax in nature, meander through our 10km maze of trails, bird watch and pick unlimited amounts of wild raspberries.
We are 35 minutes to downtown Calgary, 90 mins to Canmore and 10 minutes to Bragg Creek.
Our trailer is fully equipped with bedding, kitchen supplies, water, heat, and bathroom services.
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Glamping Yurt at Radius Retreat
9. Glamping Yurt at Radius Retreat
100%
(3)
73km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 2 sites
Welcome to Radius Retreat — a quiet yurt sanctuary tucked into the mountains, just 2 minutes from Radium Hot Springs. Perched above the Columbia Valley and surrounded by wild forest and conservation land, our off-grid haven offers a chance to slow down and truly settle in. No traffic, no timelines — just the whisper of the pines and the night sounds of the hills.
Our trails meander through the forest and up to the ridge, are are open to wanderers of all kinds — whether you’re here to hike, bike, journal, sketch, or simply breathe. Stargazing is spectacular thanks to the total lack of light pollution, and dogs are always welcome at no charge.
This is a place for people who crave stillness, story, and space — where you can stretch out, feel the rhythm of the land, and reconnect with something quieter.
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Earthcode Sky Lodges at Yehke Getaways
10. Earthcode Sky Lodges at Yehke Getaways
79km from Elk Valley Provincial Park · 6 sites · RVs, Lodging
WELCOME TO EARTHCODE SKY LODGES
“You will witness some amazing sunsets over the mountain range at the end of the day. As the evening gets darker the stars come out and the sky paints an enchanting picture. As you go to sleep you may be serenaded by Indigenous drumming and singing or the distant howling of coyotes. Then imagine waking up to birds singing and when you step outside your tipi or tent you will be overwhelmed with a beautiful sunrise with glorious orange, purple sunlight gleaming on the majestic snow topped mountains. This is a total escape experience which wakes up your inner soul. When you visit these scared lands, you can feel the peaceful and natural healing energies of Mother Earth.”
Location
Earthcode Sky Lodges is located on the sacred lands of the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, a short 25-minute drive west of Cochrane, Alberta on Highway #1A. The town of Canmore is only 20 minutes away and 45 minutes’ drive to Banff National Park. The campground is nestled in a peaceful secluded setting with an amazing stunning view of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Mount Yamnuska, a popular mountain destination for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers with plenty of trails to explore, is only a 10 minutes’ drive away.
Our camp is situated on Yethka Getaways, on private lands held by a Stoney Elder at the base of the Rocky Mountains which offers spectacular pristine scenery. Close to the Earthcode Sky Lodges is the the Bow River which offers some great fishing opportunities and recreational options such as white-water rafting and horseback riding. Our camp is surrounded by pristine country which is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, coyotes, and moose. Golden and bald eagles also make their home around the camp. The primary attraction to our camp is the amazing scenery which includes beautiful sunsets to the west and at night the stars come out very vividly. What stands us apart from other similar glamping operations is the cultural and educational experience through the sharing of our traditional Indigenous knowledge around star constellations.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Taylor
2 weeks ago
Tent
Awesome site and great hosts, couldn’t recommend their campground enough!
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Shirley
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp
Great Hospitality and genuine kindness. True thoughtfulness. Our wood box came with some tinder sticks and paper to start our first fire. Thanks again
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Bianca
2 weeks ago
20 ft truck camper
With pets
The camp is beautiful a very clean. The owners are lovely and very helpful. We had a great weekend! Definitely would recommend.
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Kevin
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class C
With pets
Loved the site, we had 3 dogs and our host moved us to a great site with privacy and dropped off some amazing cinnamon buns - highly recommend here.
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Chris
3 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
We absolutely loved our stay at Blacksmith Landing. Berny and Stuart are amazing hosts who obviously take great pride in what they have created with their beautiful campground. From the time we arrived, till the time we left, we felt welcome and well taken care of. If you've read the raving reviews about the pulled pork and cinnamon buns, the rumors are true! - do yourself a favor and treat yourself- you won't be disappointed!
There are lots of great campsites at this location. Just communicate your needs and they will hook you up with the spot that works best for you.
Loved our stay and can't wait to go back :)
Thank you Berny and Stuart!!
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Benoit
March 2026
19 ft Class B
Very nice and quiet neighborhood. Very clean and enough space for us to park. Very good power cord, no problem at all with the power. The owner was nice and kind and very helpful.
Thank you Ullu.
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Jasmine
February 2026
16 ft car
Berny and Stuart were extremely gracious hosts - they opened up a site for us last minute during our winter road trip and showed us to it personally when we arrived. They gave us lots of tips on the area as well. The land itself was lovely, all the camp spots seemed to have their own little piece of personality. I've also never seen such well looked after port-a-potties anywhere, they were very comfortable. Thanks Berny and Stuart!
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Shawna
December 2025
With pets
The rustic cozy cabin was definitely rustic and cozy! Yet it was fully equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, a VHS player, lots of movies, a record player, and Netflix. It was peaceful, warm and the surrounding land was beautiful. I even saw three deer walking by. We also loved the hot tub at night! Being cozy/small, it was a little hard to move around with my partner and two dogs. And yes, there's a beautiful bathroom available, but you have to walk outside to get to it. Not too bad except I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night every night. I would have brought our portable toilet with us if I had realized how everything was situated. All in all, Anna and her husband were great and responsive, and we truly enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!
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Chris
October 2025
With pets
What a weekend! I was blown away by the place and we cant wait to go back!
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Eric
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We loved our stay here! Berny is an incredible host. Warm and welcoming and full of great information about the area. And her pot pies, smoked pulled pork, and cinnamon buns were amazing—all delivered hot right to our campsite! And the site was awesome: beautiful, with the best outhouse you’ll ever use. We loved the hike to the river overlook too. Go!
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Yee Ting
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Yurt at Radius Retreat
We had a wonderful glamping experience at Radium Retreat! 🌲✨
The site was easy to locate and fully drivable, which made arrival stress-free. The place is very clean and well-kept — you can tell the owner puts a lot of care into it, and we particularly like the composting toilet. The indoor fireplace was a lovely touch and easy to set up, we had a good sleep during the stay. We also enjoyed the privacy — we didn’t see other groups during our stay, so it felt like we had the entire retreat to ourselves. For a natural site like this, it was a pleasant surprise to have bio-friendly shampoo and body wash provided when we arrived at the shower place.
A few things to note: the The watering hole/shower room is about a 20-minute walk from the Warren, so be prepared. Reading the map and guidebook in advance is highly recommended, as there are some activities that the retreat site can offer. We could have got lost if we didn't read the instruction getting to the watering hole (There is one more junction that the map didn't show). More photos online would also help guests get a clearer idea of choosing yurt or getting around. Lastly, reserve extra time to explore the trails — I didn’t get the chance this time and wish I had!
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-run glamping getaway.
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Диана
September 2025
With kids
We booked this cabin through HipCamp and were left with rather mixed impressions. The cabin itself is very cozy, styled like a hunting lodge, with a true “retro” atmosphere. Inside everything is simple but tasteful — it really feels like a little corner of nature where you can disconnect from everyday life. We genuinely enjoyed this authenticity and sense of peace.
Unfortunately, at the very end of our stay, a situation occurred that spoiled the overall impression. As we were getting ready to leave, the hosts let out their large dog. The animal behaved quite aggressively, which felt unsafe — especially since we had our 4-month-old baby with us. We really appreciated the atmosphere of this place, but it would be important for the hosts to consider this issue with pets, as guest safety matters a lot.
Overall, the place has great potential for a wonderful stay, and we sincerely hope this aspect will be addressed.
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Daniel
September 2025
33 ft fifth wheel
Great, level parking site in driveway. Host had electric and water hookups conveniently close by. Ullu was at work when we arrived but came as soon as we called to have car moved that was parked in spot. Great location to visit Kootenay and Canal Flats.
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Lise
September 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With pets
Another season has wrapped up at Blacksmith Landing and I definitely left the camp very emotional! We absolutely love this place. The campground is immaculate, so well taken care of. Every activity you might want to do is close by, more beautiful lakes to choose from than you have time for! The owners are the most hospitable, lovely people (with the best stories!) and the FOOD. Worth the trip on it's own. Our entire family cherishes every weekend here and we can't wait until next season!!!!
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Casper
September 2025
Tent
It was such a beautiful spot. We tented it for one night by the river. Everything was pretty wet but we thought it was worth it for the view and sounds of the river. We had our dogs with us who loved being able to play in the water. Just such a perfect place. We wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely coming back for our river spot again if we can.
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Kevin
September 2025
26 ft campervan
An amazing campsite made unforgettable by Bernie, the enchanting and knowledgeable owner. She welcomed us with warmth, and true to her word, shared her renowned cinnamon buns—making us feel embraced by her hospitality (and that of her husband Stuart), and by the stillness of the surrounding land and Kootenay Mountain Range.
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Caroline
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a lovely stay at HipCamp - a great way to break up our road trip. Brent and Stuart went above and beyond to welcome us and ensure we had everything we needed. You can see that they take great pride in their place and in hosting guests. For instance the outhouses were extremely clean and were decorated so that you did not feel like you were using an outhouse.
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Courtney
September 2025
27 ft Class C
We absolutely loved our time at Bernie & Stuart's! They were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we're so grateful they opened up their stunning property to campers, like us. We purchased & were treated to a delicious meal and treats from Bernie.
The hike on the property to the breathtaking Kootenay River view was a highlight, as was finding the charming tree book nook. For anyone boondocking, Bernie's "cutest little loo" is a huge plus!
We highly recommend staying here!! You will love it!
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Sarah
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
I love this campground 10/10 would recommend. I will admit that I was nervous to pick this spot after reading some of the reviews, however we needed a spot for the long weekend that was close to the city since I was hosting a nature ceremony so we needed somewhere that could accommodate lots of guests not too far. They have quite a lot of land out there with lots of cool things to explore. The moment we drove in we seen horses and bison! 🦬 (In a pen now, they no longer just wander) These man at the check in trailer was very friendly and gave us lots of wood for good price. There was lots of interesting sights on the property, a modified bus, some farm equipment and playground structures and what looked like an indigenous market area, I suppose to some it might look like junk however we all thought it was cool. They have several different sections-a glamping area with domes, some tipis, trailer area and tenting area. This is a perfect spot if you are coming with a large group. Access to the river (perfect for hot summer days, thank god cuz it was so hot when we were there) And this place is close enough to Bragg Creek you can run to town if u need anything and you will still get cell service here. 👌 And the outhouses weren't to bad when we went.
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Сніжана
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Berny was very nice to our family! She texted us before we came to the camp to ask when we would come and met us at the entrance to the campground.
It was nice experience for us. We stayed only for one night, but we definitely enjoyed staying.
Good luck to owners.
See moreElk Valley Provincial Park camping guide
Overview
About
Elk Valley Provincial Park beckons the intrepid at heart with its lush landscapes and myriad of outdoor activities. Here, you can immerse yourself in the serenity of nature as you hike through verdant trails, witness the majestic wildlife in their natural habitat, and partake in the thrill of mountain biking. The park's vast expanse is a playground for those who seek to reconnect with the great outdoors and create memories amid the wild.
When to go
The prime time to visit Elk Valley Provincial Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and the park is in full bloom. Conversely, the off-peak season, particularly from November to March, can present challenges with colder temperatures and potential park closures due to snow.
Know before you go
- Ensure you're prepared for wildlife encounters by reviewing safety guidelines and carrying bear spray.
- Check the park's official website for any seasonal closures or alerts before your visit.
- Accessibility varies across the park, so verify trail and facility accessibility if needed.
- Available facilities include washrooms and picnic areas for your convenience.
- Remember to pack out your trash and respect the park's pristine environment.
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