Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · Alberta
A 48-site campground on the shore of the Lower Kananaskis Lake in Alberta, praised for its mountain views, well-kept grounds and helpful hosts. It's active bear country and there are no hookups.
Interlakes Campground sits right on the Lower Kananaskis Lake in Peter Lougheed country, and the view is what most reviewers talk about. One visitor from abroad said they'd pick it over the busier areas near Banff any day. With 48 sites, every one is a short walk from the lake shore, and trees give most sites decent privacy.
The hosts get consistent praise. Campers describe them as welcoming, fair and firm, and one guest who locked their keys in the car said the manager spent hours helping them sort it out. The grounds are described as clean and well maintained, and firewood is sold on site.
This is dry camping: there's no electricity and no dump station. One camper found solar panels struggled under the tall trees and was glad of a borrowed generator. Bring a canoe or kayak to explore the lake, which is also said to be good for fishing. The Upper Kananaskis Lake is a short drive away, with a hike around it that one visitor rated highly. The Boulton store is a few minutes' drive for supplies.
Bears are the real consideration. A recent visitor had a bear come through the campground and saw tracks near the lake, and suggests a hard-sided trailer or vehicle is a safer bet than a tent. Nights get cold even in summer. One camper also found a lot of dog waste along the lakeside, so watch your step.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 138 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Kananaskis Interlakes Campground directly.
