Big Elbow Backcountry Campground
A campground in Alberta, Canada.
- At 5,658 ft
Big Elbow Backcountry Campground is a campground in Alberta, Canada, at about 5,660 ft above sea level. It is inside Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. Camping here is paid. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 14 miles east of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Threepoint Mountain, Banded Peak and Mount Rose. For camping, Little Elbow Campground and Tombstone Backcountry are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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