Aster Lake Backcountry Camping, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

 

Category: Provincial Park

Location: Canmore

GPS Lat/Long: 50.5800970, -115.204170

Address: Canmore

Total Campground Sites: 5

Seasonal Open Dates: 6/24/2018|11/30/2018*
* Dates subject to change.

Site Rates (not including GST):

  • Backcountry: $12.00*
* Rates subject to change.

Campground Description:
Aster Lake Backcountry Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 40 and south on Kananaskis Lakes Trail. The closest access is at the Upper Lake Day Use Area. It is 10.8 km from the trailhead via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Aster Lake Route Trail. This idyllic spot is accessed via an unmaintained trail so is only suitable for experienced hikers, prepared to routefind and fend for themselves. It has space for about 5 tents in an open meadow with beautiful mountain views. No fires are permitted. There are pit/vault toilets and secure food storage lockers.<b

Amenities

Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Camping
Camping
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Equestrian
Equestrian
Fishing
Fishing
Geocaching
Geocaching
Group Use
Group Use
Hiking - Front Country
Hiking - Front Country
Hiking Backcountry
Hiking Backcountry
Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing
Mt.Biking/Cycling
Mt.Biking/Cycling
No Fires Permitted
No Fires Permitted
Power Boating
Power Boating
Sailing
Sailing
 

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