Alberta Parks · Alberta
Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area - Kinky Lake Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Cost
- Unserviced $25 CAD per night
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,796 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 780-865-2154
About
Kinky Lake Campground is found in Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area, about 25 km southwest of Hinton off Hwy. 16. Here there are open sites suitable for both RVs and tents, with close lake access. Enjoy the scenic mountain views while fishing for trout (non-motorized or electric-powered boats only), hiking or mountain biking the trails.
Operated by West Fraser Mills-Fox Creek Development Association.
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° | -39° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 7° | -28° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 16° | -14° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 25° | 6° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 33° | 27° | 81° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 43° | 35° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 50° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 49° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 42° | 26° | 75° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 44° | 28° | -1° | 66° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 18° | -7° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 24° | 9° | -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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