Alberta Parks · Alberta
Watson Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 38
- Hookups
- 38 no hookups
- Season
- April 24 to October 11
- Cost
- Unserviced $20 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,744 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 780-865-2154
About
Watson Creek Campground is found in Watson Creek Provincial Recreation Area, 38 km southwest of Robb on a gravel road. This scenic, remote campground has over 35 well-treed sites, with a few next to the McLeod River. A quiet place to fish for trout in Watson Creek.
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 | 27° | 12° | -44° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 9° | -26° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 17° | -15° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 22° | 6° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 31° | 21° | 78° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 41° | 32° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 48° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 68° | 48° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 57° | 41° | 18° | 74° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 42° | 26° | -11° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 30° | 17° | -7° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 23° | 11° | -30° | 42° | 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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