Alberta Parks · Alberta
Chinook Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 93
- Hookups
- 93 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Cost
- Unserviced $28 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,961 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
About
Wake up to mountain views and fresh forest air at Chinook Campground, a peaceful, family-friendly escape ideal for paddling, swimming, hiking, and unwinding in the Crown of the Continent.
All campsites require a reservation online, so book ahead. Two upper loops offer roomy trailer and RV sites, while lower lakeside loops provide quieter, tucked-away spots, some with partial lake views. Spacious, treed sites are walking distance to pit toilets and a walking path connects upper loops to the lake.
Enjoy the lake shoreline, non-motorized boat launch, and a scenic trail around the lake. Access to nearby trails make Chinook Campground a perfect base for exploring the Castle region’s diverse landscapes.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | -32° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 11° | -27° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 19° | -11° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 25° | 3° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 50° | 32° | 24° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 40° | 32° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 43° | 29° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 30° | 7° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 21° | -5° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 12° | -24° | 40° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta Parks · 4 mi · 36 sites
- Castle Provincial Park - Designated Camping Area 7 · Alberta Parks · 12 mi
- Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta Parks · 14 mi · 38 sites
- Castle Provincial Park - Lynx Creek Campground · Alberta Parks · 17 mi · 27 sites
- Castle Provincial Park - Designated Camping Area 4 · Alberta Parks · 18 mi
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