Little Bow
Alberta Parks sites available
little bow reservoir
Alberta Parks Alberta · reservable
what to expect
Provincial Recreation Area. 63 hectares.
the basics
drive from calgary
1.8h · 137 km
drive from edmonton
5h · 377 km
drive from vancouver
10.1h · 758 km
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.
what to bring
this list adapts to little bow reservoir. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;
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common questions about little bow reservoir
- how far is little bow reservoir from calgary?
- Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is 137 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.8-hour drive on highway routes.
- do you need reservations at little bow reservoir?
- Yes. Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is operated by Alberta Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
- when is the best time to camp at little bow reservoir?
- Peak season at Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.
nearby places
within ~100 km of little bow reservoir.
want to camp at little bow reservoir?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
One email. Unsubscribe anytime. We don’t share addresses. — chris@calgaryanalytica.ca
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