Bow River Campground.

Bow River campground is located in the Foothills to the Rocky Mountains in Bow Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis country, 60 minutes west of Calgary and 1km East of Canmore. There are 39 well treed Campsites. The campground runs along the South Bank of the Bow River with nice views of the surrounding area. This campground fills fast on weekends due to it's close proximity to the City of Calgary. All the campgrounds located in Bow Valley Provincial Park make for an excellent late start stop over if you're planning to tour the National Parks or passing through on the 1A Highway. The campground offers campsites for both tents and larger RV's, playground, water, toilets and a pay telephone. Dry firewood is available here for a fee. There are a few easy hikes that can be accessed from the campground. Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Whitefish can be caught in the Bow River. You'll need a fishing license to try out your luck. This campground is located close to the 1A Trans Canada Highway and can be noisy. Bow Valley Campground, Willow Rock Campground, Elk Flats Group Campground, Lac Des Arc Campground and Three Sisters Campground are all located near here.