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hitchin' post · kootenays

hitchin' post

Private operator
kootenays · British Columbia

the basics

pet-friendlyaccessible
drive from calgary
2.4h · 184 km
drive from edmonton
6h · 447 km
drive from vancouver
7.1h · 536 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 hitchin' post. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about hitchin' post

can dogs camp at hitchin' post?
Yes. Hitchin' Post allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does hitchin' post have electric hookups?
No. Hitchin' Post does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is hitchin' post from calgary?
Hitchin' Post is 184 km from Calgary — approximately a 2.4-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of hitchin' post.

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

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