Boulton Creek - Loop A

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. 

The real draw of Boutlon Creek Campground is the Trading Posting (convenience store) which sells prepackaged ice-cream treats and during the warmer months (e.g. June to August) ice cream by the scoop (with lots of flavours). It’s a nostalgic experience and often lined up. 

Pros:

Ice cream

No cell coverage or wifi

Recently built new full-service sites

Cons:

Can be busy, especially the full-service loops

Some of the infrastructure is ancient (e.g. the amphitheater) 

Occasionally there are sewage odors near E Loop

This is a deceptively large campground. There are several loops, but it doesn’t feel large or overly busy. The size also lends itself well to biking and walking around. There are also a number of trails, many of which are paved, right from the campground. 

This campground is a short distance from the Lower Kananaskis Lake (<2km) as well as Upper Kananaskis Lake (<8km). Both lakes are stunning, with the upper lake also having interpretive trails and waterfalls. 

There is a payphone at the Trading Post, which is also well-stocked with all sorts of camping gear, clothes, food, etc. 

Peter Lougheed Parks Discovery Centre is a short drive away and is worth a stop. It has a huge number of bats around back (you can actually hear them in the bat houses during the daytime). The view from the seating area is breathtaking. It also has free wifi, although it is very very slow. There’s also a payphone.