![]() ![]() This is one of the larger campgrounds in the Kananaskis area, with 229 sites. Located a short distance down Highway 40 (off the Trans-Canada Highway), on the right side, is the Mount Kidd Campground. Mount Kidd Campground Mount Kidd Campground | Photo Copyright: Lana Law It's available online or at the Kananaskis Visitor Centers or the Canmore Nordic Center Day Lodge.īefore heading off on your adventure, be sure to have a read through our list of the best campgrounds in Kananaskis Country.ġ. The province of Alberta has recently instituted a new Kananaskis Conservation Pass for users in this area. Campgrounds in Kananaskis Country feel much more remote and quiet compared to those in the more well-known areas. ![]() International travelers tend to gravitate towards campgrounds in Banff, Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway areas. Your camping neighbors will most likely be Albertans. Some of the animals you'll likely come across include mountain goats, marmots, deer, moose, and, if you are lucky enough, grizzly bears - something to consider when you are setting up your campsite. Kananaskis Country is nature at its best and as a result, it is a great place to spot wildlife. A majority of the campgrounds are in the 1,524-meter (5,000-feet) range. It can be sunny and warm one minute and then breezy, cloudy, and cold the next. Activities abound here for campers, from hiking, mountain biking, road biking, and mountaineering, to boating, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, and more.Ĭamping in Kananaskis Country is mountain camping, meaning nights are cool, and days can be filled with changeable weather. ![]() Towering, jagged mountains rise up from the valley floor, where you'll find an assortment of cold, clear lakes. Mountain scenery in Kananaskis Country | Photo Copyright: Lana Law Now, with over five million dollars recently invested by Alberta Parks in the Kananaskis Country facilities, including the campgrounds, this area is even better. Located only an hour from Calgary, the rugged wilderness of Kananaskis Country is a wonderful outdoor playground and offers a special experience for campers. Kananaskis is one of their favorite areas. Authors Michael and Lana Law lived in Alberta for three years and return frequently to enjoy the mountains. ![]()
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