Alberta Parks · Alberta
Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 36
- Hookups
- 36 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to October 14
- Cost
- Unserviced $23 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,442 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
About
This small rustic campground is nestled in a mountain valley, surrounded by lakes and near the highway offering convenient access for travelers. Campsites provide a mix of mountain or lake views with opportunities to see some wildlife. It is an ideal stopping point for visitors exploring the Crowsnest Pass Area or travelling through to British Columbia.
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/tap 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° | 16° | -28° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 13° | -24° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | -11° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 29° | 5° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 34° | 26° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 42° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 53° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 45° | 32° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 32° | 14° | 64° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 23° | -1° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 15° | -19° | 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.
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