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Photo: Big Elbow Backcountry Campground Big Elbow Backcountry Campground
Alberta Parks inside Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park · Alberta
the basics
At the campground
FirewoodFire pitsBear-proof storage
the campsites
Toilets
pit / vault toilets
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Banded Peak Trail Head
- Banded Peak Trail Head
what's around
Big Elbow Backcountry Campground plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
Road closure reported ~9.1 km away
511 Alberta reports on Powderface Trl (as of 2026-11-05): Miscellaneous Event on Powderface Trl Both Directions Near HWY-66. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed, Traffic congestion, Expect traffic delays This may or may not affect your route in — check 511 Alberta before you drive out. 511 Alberta live map →
recent reports
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other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km.
keep an eye on Big Elbow Backcountry Campground
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