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townsite · waterton crowsnest

townsite

Private operator
waterton crowsnest · Alberta

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from calgary
3h · 222 km
drive from edmonton
6.7h · 501 km
drive from vancouver
8.9h · 670 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 townsite. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about townsite

can dogs camp at townsite?
Yes. Townsite Campground allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does townsite have electric hookups?
No. Townsite Campground does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is townsite from calgary?
Townsite Campground is 222 km from Calgary — approximately a 3-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of townsite.

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

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