Alberta Parks · Alberta
Chinook Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 93
- Hookups
- 93 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Cost
- Unserviced $28 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,961 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
94 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
94 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Wake up to mountain views and fresh forest air at Chinook Campground, a peaceful, family-friendly escape ideal for paddling, swimming, hiking, and unwinding in the Crown of the Continent.
All campsites require a reservation online, so book ahead. Two upper loops offer roomy trailer and RV sites, while lower lakeside loops provide quieter, tucked-away spots, some with partial lake views. Spacious, treed sites are walking distance to pit toilets and a walking path connects upper loops to the lake.
Enjoy the lake shoreline, non-motorized boat launch, and a scenic trail around the lake. Access to nearby trails make Chinook Campground a perfect base for exploring the Castle region’s diverse landscapes.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.
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 | 28° | 14° | -32° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 11° | -27° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 19° | -11° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 25° | 3° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 50° | 32° | 24° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 40° | 32° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 43° | 29° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 30° | 7° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 21° | -5° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 12° | -24° | 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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