Alberta Parks · Alberta
Fallen Timber South Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 62
- Hookups
- 62 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Cost
- Unserviced $40 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,951 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 587-830-2198
About
Fallen Timber South Campground is located in Fallen Timber South Provincial Recreation Area, 13 km west of Cochrane on Hwy. 1A and 52 km north on Hwy. 40. Campsites are ideal for both RVs and tents, and several sites are located near the creek for easy access to the water and tranquil views. Seasonal campsites are also available.
A good base camp in the foothills for nearby hiking and OHV trails. Registered campers may off-load OHVs and travel to trails from their campsites.
Operated by Red Rock Sawmills Ltd.
Opening date subject to snow levels. Camping season may extend into November, weather permitting. Snowmobile staging free of charge.
Reservations: The campground is managed by Red Rock Sawmills. Visit their website for reservation information. First come, first served AND reservable sites available.
Firewood: Firewood is available with campsite fees.
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 | 29° | 12° | -33° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 7° | -25° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 16° | -22° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 21° | 5° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 33° | 19° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 41° | 35° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 48° | 39° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 47° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 41° | 26° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 30° | 5° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 21° | -8° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 11° | -27° | 43° | 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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