Alberta Parks · Alberta
Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada
- Sites
- 38
- Hookups
- 38 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 1
- Cost
- Unserviced $26 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,764 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
Site map
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About
Camp in the southern Rockies in Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area. Racehorse is a peaceful creek side campground perfect for a quiet getaway. With unserviced sites and basic amenities, it's ideal for tenting or self-sufficient RV camping. Surrounded by forest and close to the Livingstone Range, this area offers beautiful views, access to nearby hiking, and opportunities for fishing or wildlife watching. It’s a great base for exploring the southern Rockies in a laid-back, natural setting.
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/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° | -34° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 11° | -29° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 19° | -12° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 25° | 4° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 33° | 23° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 41° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 50° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 49° | 41° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 62° | 44° | 29° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 32° | 11° | 66° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 23° | -3° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 12° | -23° | 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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