Alberta Parks · Alberta
James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 17
- Hookups
- 17 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- FOESA membership required (Friends of Eastern Slopes Association)
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,377 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-304-0456
About
This cozy little campground is found in James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, 40 km west of Sundre on Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy. 734). There are around 15 spacious sites tucked into the forest between James River and Wilson Creek. Hike, fish, or access nearby OHV trails. The use of OHVs is permitted at this campground. Please keep OHVs on established roadways within the recreation area.
This is a self-maintained campground operated by the Friends of the Eastern Slopes . A nightly fee is not charged; however, campers are encouraged to purchase an annual membership to support their operation. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are not supplied, and visitors must take their garbage when they leave.
Managed in partnership with Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association.
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 | 32° | 14° | -33° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 8° | -26° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 17° | -23° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 22° | 8° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 35° | 20° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 43° | 38° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 50° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 48° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 43° | 25° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 32° | 1° | 71° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 25° | -5° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 13° | -26° | 46° | 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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