Elk Lakes Provincial Park

A per-person fee is charged at Lower Elk Lake and Petain Creek Campgrounds which have tent pads, outhouses and food caches (designated areas). Wilderness camping is not permitted within 2 km of a designated area. The Alpine Club of Canada is permitted to operate a small public cabin, on behalf of BC Parks, at the trailhead. For more information or reservations contact the Alpine Club of Canada at 403-678-3200 or http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Elk Lakes Provincial Park is located in southeastern BC, about 104 kilometres north of Sparwood. Turn off Highway 3 at Sparwood and go north on Highway 43 till you reach the community of Elkford, a distance of 35 kilometres. From here, travel the gravel road on the west side of the Elk River. Approximately 47 kilometres north of Elkford the road crosses the Elk River and joins the Kananaskis Power Line Road. It is 5.8 kilometres from the crossing to the Cadorna Creek trailhead; the Elk Lakes trailhead is a further 16.1 kilometres. Driving time from Sparwood to the park is approximately two hours. Access to the park is also possible from Alberta’s adjoining Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.