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Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground

No reviews yet · ~CAD 12 / night (typical night)$$$$$ · Alberta Parks
1-877-537-2757

Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis, Alberta. The campground features 16 tent sites scattered across two separate loops—one elevated amongst trees above the lake and the second 500 metres along the lake shore, offering scenic mountain and water views. Facilities include pit/vault toilets, secure food storage lockers, and water sourced from the lake and creek. The site is accessed via a 10.3 km hike from the North Interlakes Day Use Area trailhead. (via official site)

Tents Walk-in only

Rates & prices

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ItemPrice
Tent siteCAD 12 per person per night

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round
Reservation advance90 days in advance

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches16
Maximum occupancy per site6 people and 1 tent
Site layoutTwo loops—one elevated amongst trees above the lake; second 500 metres along the lake shore

Facilities & services

Water sourceLake and creek sources (not potable treatment mentioned)

Location & access

GPS coordinates50.630093, -115.267343
Trailhead accessNorth Interlakes Day Use Area

Rules & policies

Not allowedNo campfires permitted; grizzly bear warnings active in area—carry bear spray and secure all food
Bear safety requirementsCarry accessible bear spray; travel in groups; secure attractants; keep pets leashed; report incidents to 403-591-7755

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Capacity16
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Surprise Station (2,898 m)Summits & peaks0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Mount Worthington (2,972 m)
Mount Worthington (2,972 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Worthington is located on the eastern side of Mount McHarg, in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park, and straddles the Continental Divide marking the Alberta-British Columbia border. It was named in 1956 after Lt. Col. Don Worthington who was killed in action in 1944 during the Second World War while commanding the 7th Battalion, The British Columbia Regiment.

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Height of the Rockies Provincial ParkParks & play

Der Height of the Rockies Provincial Park ist ein etwa 54.208 Hektar großer Provincial Park im Südosten der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Er liegt östlich von Invermere und nordnordöstlich von Elkford an der kontinentalen Wasserscheide, im Regional District of East Kootenay. Der Park ist nur auf Holzfällerstraßen zu erreichen.

32.3 km · ~78 min driveDirections ↗
Elk Lakes Provincial ParkParks & play

Der Elk Lakes Provincial Park ist ein etwa 17.245 Hektar großer Provincial Park im Südosten der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Er liegt etwa 104 Kilometer nördlich von Sparwood an der kontinentalen Wasserscheide, im Regional District of East Kootenay in den kanadischen Rocky Mountains. An der nördlichen Parkgrenze, wo der Park auch an den Peter Lougheed Provincial Park grenzt, liegt der Elk

148 km · ~285 min driveDirections ↗
Black Prince Day Use AreaAttractions262.3 km · ~304 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Putnik (2,940 m)
Mount Putnik (2,940 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Putnik is a mountain located north of Three Isle Creek and west of the Kananaskis River in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Alberta, Canada. The mountain is named after the Serbian Field Marshal Radomir Putnik (1847–1917).

292.1 km · ~303 min driveDirections ↗
Rawson Lake Trailhead
Rawson Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads296.3 km · ~314 min driveDirections ↗
End of Rawson Lake Trail
End of Rawson Lake TrailTrails & trailheads296.4 km · ~314 min driveDirections ↗
View of the Lake in front of Mt. Sarrail
View of the Lake in front of Mt. SarrailAttractions296.4 km · ~314 min driveDirections ↗
Upper Lake Circuit Junction
Upper Lake Circuit JunctionTrails & trailheads298.1 km · ~316 min driveDirections ↗
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Peter Lougheed Provincial ParkParks & play298.1 km · ~317 min driveDirections ↗

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What is the nightly rate?

$12 per person per night

When is the campground open?

July 2 to November 29

How far is the hike to reach the campground?

Approximately 10.3 km via the Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Three Isle Lake Trail from the North Interlakes Day Use Area

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations are available 90 days in advance through the Alberta Parks reservation system. Call 1-877-537-2757 to book.

Are campfires allowed?

No, fires are not permitted at this campground

How much does it cost to camp at Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground?

Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground charges a camping fee.

Is there WiFi at Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground?

No, there's no internet access on site.

How many sites does Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground have?

Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground has around 16 pitches.

Who runs Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground?

Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground is operated by Alberta Parks.

When is Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground open?

Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground is open year-round.

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