Beaver Flats Campground

Beaver Flat Campground Alberta Kananaskis Country.

Beaver Flat campground is located in the Rocky Mountains Kananaskis country, 35 minutes west of Calgary and 6.5km East of Paddy's Flat campground. The campground has 54 well treed large Campsites available on a first come first serve basis, 7 of these are walk in tent sites that are located along the Elbow River, very nice. This campground fills fast on weekends due to it's close proximity to the City of Calgary. There is an interpretive trail, dry toilets and water. Dry firewood is available here for a fee. This is Bear country, food and food related items must be stored properly. There are several easy to moderate hikes located near here. Beaver Flat interpretive trail next to the campground is a short walk along the the local beaver ponds and dams. Powder Face Ridge is a short and easy 2 hour hike that offers a classic transitional view of prairies to mountains with the city of Calgary just visible on the Eastern horizon. Moose Mountain, Prairie Mountain and Forget Me Not Ridge are also easy to moderate 3.5 hour hikes. Nihahi Ridge, starting at the West end of the nearby Little Elbow campground offers exceptional views of Mount Glasgow and Mount Romulus, allow 3 hours return. You can also bring a mountain bike and ride it around the Elbow Loop. The Elbow Loop offers beautiful views of Mount Glasgow, Mount Cornwall, Outlaw and Banded Peaks, Mount Romulus and Mount Tombstone. Allow 6 to 8 hours to complete the loop on bike. There are also nice easy walks on groomed trails along the Elbow River. There is a lot to explore here. Forgetmenot Pond day use picnic area located a few Km's West is a short get away from Calgary and makes for a nice days outing. Several picnic tables can be found here and the pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout. You'll need a fishing license to try out your luck. Elbow Falls is also located a few Km's East of here.