Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground sits on the northwest shore of Barrier Lake within Bow Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis.

Despite the snippets noting a location on Barrier Lake rather than the Kananaskis River, the campground is a well-established backcountry site serving both hikers and equestrian users. The most direct route is an easy 3.

9 km hike from the Barrier Dam Day Use Area, reached via Highway 1 and Highway 40. A secondary approach follows the Quaite Creek and Jewell Pass trails from Heart Creek Day Use Area, covering 9. 4 km with 340 m of elevation gain.

Paddlers can also reach the site by boat from the Barrier Lake access ramp. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park at the trailhead.

The campground offers tent pads, pit/vault toilets, secure food storage lockers, fire pits, picnic tables, two group cooking and gathering areas, and firewood. Equestrian facilities include hitching rails, corrals, and horse feed storage.

The site is popular with families, bikepackers, and paddlers. It closes annually in spring to accommodate elk movement.