Alberta Parks · Alberta
Castle Provincial Park - Beaver Mines Lake Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Castle Provincial Park
- Sites
- 79
- Hookups
- 79 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Cost
- Unserviced $28 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,797 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
About
Beaver Mines Campground is found in Castle Provincial Park, 20 km west of Pincher Creek on Hwy. 507, 10 km southwest on Hwy. 774 and 5 km south on an access road. This scenic spot offers sites suitable for RVs and tents. Most are surrounded by trees and some have a beautiful view of the lake.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
Firewood: Firewood is not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to bring or buy firewood locally to burn on site.
Water: Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.
Sewage: Sewage disposal stations are located in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 16° | -32° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 12° | -28° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 22° | -12° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 26° | 5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 34° | 24° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 43° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 52° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 51° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 45° | 29° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 33° | 14° | 65° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | -1° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 14° | -19° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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