Photo: Alberta Parks Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks inside Elbow Valley Provincial Parkwhat to expect
Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area is a popular outdoor destination thanks to its beauty and proximity to Calgary. The park is only 67 km southwest of Calgary, making it ideal for day trips and quick getaways. As the name suggests, the big attraction of this park is Elbow Falls. The falls are an impressive site and are easy to access. The trail from the parking lot is short and paved and leads to several scenic viewpoints. Enjoy hiking, trail running, and biking year-round.
Description: Alberta Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area.
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- MTB: Flo's Diner
- MTB: Loamzilla
- MTB: U Shoulda
- Lookout
- Pika Cave
Plus 9 user-tagged mountain bike trailheads, 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
what's around
Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
recent reports
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other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.
- Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Cobble Flats Provincial Recreation Area limited openings
- Beaver Flats
- Paddy's Flat
- River Cove Group Camping
- Kananaskis Campground Services
- McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area
- Etherington Creek Prov Rec Area
Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
keep an eye on Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area
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