Alberta Parks · Alberta
McLeod River Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 51 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 16
- Cost
- Unserviced $20 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,839 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 780-865-2154
About
The McLeod River Provincial Recreation Area provides an idyllic camping experience in a unique river valley setting. Located only 23 km southeast of Hinton on the Robb Road, the campground is divided into two main sections. Spacious, treed campsites along the McLeod River make for a lovely basecamp for a day of fishing, hiking and exploring. Walking trails meander along the riverbank, and the McLeod River Silviculture Trail provides an beautiful interpretive walk or mountain bike ride beneath a canopy of tall spruce forest.
Operated by West Fraser Mills-Fox Creek Development Association.
Unreserved sites are available on a First-come, First-Served basis.
Reservations: The campground is managed by West Fraser Mills. Visit their website for reservation information.
Firewood: No charge firewood available at campground.
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 | 30° | 14° | -47° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 10° | -23° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 18° | -14° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 25° | 9° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 36° | 28° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 44° | 35° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 50° | 43° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 50° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 43° | 21° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 31° | -6° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 20° | -4° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 13° | -24° | 44° | 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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