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Little Bow Provincial Park

little bow

Alberta Parks
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Park. 111 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.6h · 121 km
drive from edmonton
4.9h · 371 km
drive from vancouver
9.9h · 739 km

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private campgrounds
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hotel nearby
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hotels and inns near little bow when plans change.

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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.

what to bring

this list adapts to little bow. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about little bow

how far is little bow from calgary?
Little Bow Provincial Park is 121 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at little bow?
Yes. Little Bow Provincial Park 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?
Peak season at Little Bow Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of little bow.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from alberta parks + open sources

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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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