Alberta Parks · Alberta
Bow Valley Provincial Park - Lac Des Arcs Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Bow Valley Provincial Park
- Sites
- 28
- Hookups
- 28 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to October 12
- Cost
- Unserviced $31 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,259 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Phone
- 1-866-686-0339
About
Lac Des Arcs Campground is found in Bow Valley Provincial Park, 14 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1. Located on the shores of Lac Des Arcs, which is popular with windsurfers, the campground features sites suitable for both RVs and tents. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, 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 campground manager/hosts.
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.
Sewage: There nearest sewage disposal station is at Bow Valley Campground . 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° | -29° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 9° | -23° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 17° | -14° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 26° | 8° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 33° | 24° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 42° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 49° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 43° | 29° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 29° | 12° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 20° | 0° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 24° | 11° | -32° | 40° | 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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