Cataract Creek Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Cataract Creek Campground lies along Highway 940 south of Highwood Pass, offering rustic camping in a tranquil subalpine pine forest.
With spacious sites spread over rolling topography, campers enjoy fly fishing along Cataract Creek and hiking into the adjacent Highwood wilderness.
Because of its location along the gravel Forestry Trunk Road, it receives fewer crowds than the northern Kananaskis valleys.
What makes it worth the drive
- Forestry Trunk Road access
- Fly fishing stream
- Rustic unserviced sites
- Quiet subalpine setting
- Highwood Range views
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12
Elevation
1,530 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Hiking trails
On site
Fishing access
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2026
Super quiet, large sites, easy to pull a trailer in. Great views over the gully and zero cell signal.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Cataract Creek Campground is unreliable.
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