cowboy trail

cowboy trail

Private operator
British Columbia

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendly
drive from calgary
1.7h · 129 km
drive from edmonton
2.5h · 186 km
drive from vancouver
8.8h · 660 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to cowboy trail. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about cowboy trail

can dogs camp at cowboy trail?
Yes. Cowboy Trail Campground allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does cowboy trail have electric hookups?
No. Cowboy Trail Campground does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is cowboy trail from calgary?
Cowboy Trail Campground is 129 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.7-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of cowboy trail.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from private operator + open sources

give back to this place

volunteer at private operator

Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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