Alberta Parks · Alberta
Bow Valley Provincial Park - Bow River Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Bow Valley Provincial Park
- Sites
- 63
- Hookups
- 56 electric, 56 with water, 7 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to October 12
- Cost
- Power/Water (30 amp) $47 CAD; Walk-in Tenting $31 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,308 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Phone
- 1-866-686-0339
About
This pretty campground is found in Bow Valley Provincial Park, about 5 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1. The campground is next to the Bow River, offering pleasant views, and most sites offer power and water. There are also unserviced walk-in tenting sites available. Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling in the area.
Operated by Cedar & Spruce Campgrounds.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
Firewood: Firewood is available for purchase from the Campground Host.
Water: Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires. Water services are available seasonally from mid-May to mid-September; weather dependent. Campers are expected to bring their own water during the shoulder seasons. Showers are available for a fee.
Sewage: There are two other sewage disposal stations in the park. Check Kananaskis RV Sewage Disposal Stations for a full listing.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 12° | -30° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 10° | -23° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 17° | -13° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 26° | 8° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 33° | 25° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 41° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 51° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 50° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 43° | 29° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 29° | 9° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 19° | 2° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 23° | 10° | -32° | 39° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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