McLean Creek Campground
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A large, year-round campground beside the McLean Creek off-highway vehicle area, popular with OHV riders and families. There are unserviced and powered sites, showers, flush toilets and a sani-dump. This area is exempt from the Kananaskis Conservation Pass.
Family-friendlyPlaygroundWinter camping
The official page doesn't describe nearby hikes or activities. Ask the operator or see the official page.
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
- Playground: “Amenities: Playground” Alberta Parks page
- Winter camping: “Season: Year-round” Alberta Parks page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $35 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced | $31.00 |
|---|---|
| Power | $39.00 |
McLean Creek PRA is listed as exempt from the Kananaskis Conservation Pass.
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Operator | Kananaskis Campground Services Inc. (for Alberta Parks) |
| Location | 12 km west of Bragg Creek along Hwy 66 and 1.3 km south on McLean Creek Trail. |
| Season | Year-round (reservable/serviced season: Year-Round) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power Unserviced: 74 sites; Power: 96 sites (15/30 amp as listed) |
| RV length | No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Amphitheatre, Firepits, Pay Phone, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Power, Water - Tap |
| Reservations | Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability |
| Official page | www.albertaparks.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Kananaskis Country.
