Backcountry Camping Permits:
Backcountry camping permits are required at all designated backcountry
campgrounds in Kananaskis Country. Random backcountry camping
without a permit is allowed in most Wildland Provincial Parks
(excepting Sparrow Hawk and Memorial Lakes areas) and Provincial
Forest Lands.
Backcountry camping permits cost $12.00 per person (aged 16 and
older) per night. A non-refundable reservation fee of $12.00 (GST
included) will be applied to all telephone and advance bookings.
These fees are used to offset the cost of the Kananaskis Country
backcountry camping and trails program. Persons under 16 years
of age are not required to pay the fee, but do require a permit.
Permits can be purchased in person at Barrier Lake Visitor Information
Centre and the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Visitor Information
Centre during normal hours of operation.
To purchase a permit by phone contact 403-678-3136 (In Alberta
toll-free by first dialing 310-0000). It is always a good idea
to phone ahead to ensure that you can obtain a campsite.
Please note that 48 hours notice of cancellation
is required for a refund of camping permit fee.
