Willow Rock Campground

Willow Rock Campground.

Willow Rock campground is located in the Foothills to the Rocky Mountains in Bow Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis country, 40 minutes west of Calgary and 29km east of Canmore. There are 124 Campsites, 34 with power. The campground runs along the Trans Canada 1A Highway and the Kananaskis River. This campground fills fast on weekends due to it's close proximity to the City of Calgary. It also makes for an excellent late start stop over if you're planning to tour the National Parks or passing through on the 1A. Due to the highway noise I would consider this campground a layover or rest spot when touring. This campground has two sections, one being very close to the Trans Canada 1A highway, very noisy, and the other being near the Kananaskis River. The campground offers campsites for both tents and larger RV's, amphitheatre, playground, interpretive trails, water, laundry, flush toilets, showers, telephone and sani dump. Dry firewood is available here for a fee. There are a few easy hikes that can be accessed from the campground. Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Whitefish can be caught in the Kananaskis River. You'll need a fishing license to try out your luck. Bow Valley Campground, Elk Flats Group Campground, Lac Des Arc Campground, Bow River Campground and Three Sisters Campground are all located near here.