Bow Valley Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Bow Valley Campground sits along the banks of the Bow River where the foothills meet the Front Ranges of the Canadian Rockies.
Offering paved sites with power and water hookups, hot showers, flush toilets, and a camp store, it provides top-tier frontcountry comfort.
Interpretive hiking trails lead through montane ecosystems, lime kilns, and river viewpoints, making it an ideal first stop west of Calgary.
What makes it worth the drive
- Bow River frontage
- Power & water sites
- Montane trail network
- Paved bike trails
- Camp store & ice
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$33.00 - $47.00 CAD
Season
May 1 – October 15
Elevation
1,280 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Available
Sani-dump
Available
Information centre
On site
Camp store
On site
Playground
On site
Interpretive trails
On site
Community reviews
Sep 2025
Stunning riverside locations with direct access to hiking trails and short drive to Canmore and Banff.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Bow Valley Campground is unreliable.
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