Alberta Parks · Alberta
Castle Wildland Provincial Park - Southfork Lakes Backcountry Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Castle Wildland Provincial Park
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- No fee
- Elevation
- 6,627 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
About
Southfork Lakes is a great destination for overnight camping or a day trip to enjoy the lakes! Surrounded by mountain peaks, dense forests, and clear water, this backcountry campground is ideal for campers looking to connect with nature in an accessible, yet remote location. Campers should expect a true backcountry experience with limited facilities and amenities. A composting toilet is available near Barnaby Lake en route to Southfork Lakes. Be prepared to pack out all waste and bring your own water.
Note: There are no food lockers available on site. Campers should be prepared to store all attractants and food using a proper bear hang .
Water source: Lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 11° | -35° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 20° | 7° | -30° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 31° | 16° | -18° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 35° | 21° | -2° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 45° | 27° | 18° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 56° | 37° | 29° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 47° | 36° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 68° | 45° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 57° | 39° | 25° | 71° | 5 of 11 |
| October | 40° | 27° | 9° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 28° | 17° | -9° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 22° | 9° | -24° | 35° | 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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- Castle Provincial Park - Designated Camping Area 2 · Alberta Parks · 5 mi
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