Alberta Parks · Alberta
Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 8
- Cost
- Unserviced $39 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,577 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Phone
- 403-949-3132
About
This small equestrian campground is found in Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area, 20 km west of Millarville on Hwy. 549 and northwest on Range Road 50A. The majority of sites are located within the trees directly off the main parking area. Hitching rails, corrals, and a loading ramp are available for registered campers. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride in the area.
Equestrian campgrounds are intended for campers bringing a horse. Please only book at an equestrian campground if you are using it for equestrian purposes as there are only a
few campgrounds available to these users.
Operated by Kananaskis Campground Services Inc.
Firewood: Firewood available for purchase at McLean Creek Campground Store , at manager's site and from firewood truck.
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.
Equestrian: Price includes fee for 2 horses; $8.00/night each additional horse.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 13° | -31° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 10° | -27° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 17° | -20° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 24° | 4° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 33° | 23° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 42° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 49° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 48° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 43° | 28° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 31° | 7° | 69° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 23° | -2° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 12° | -29° | 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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