Big Elbow Backcountry Campground · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park 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.

what's around

Big Elbow Backcountry Campground plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Fire Advisory in effect
A fire advisory was posted for this area (Calgary Forest Area area) as of Jul 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Page generated 2026-07-28. Sources: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.