Alberta Parks · Alberta
Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area - Saddle Ridge Equestrian Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 22 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Equestrian $30 CAD plus service fees per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,369 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Phone
- 780-827-7393
Site map
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About
Saddle Ridge Equestrian Campground is located in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area, 5 km north and 7 km west of Grande Cache off Hwy. 40. There are 22 equestrian campsites with corrals, and two equestrian Day Use sites.
A short distance down the road is Hikers Canyon Campground with 11 regular campsites suitable for tents. From the parking lot at the campground, a short trail leads to lookout platforms with spectacular views of the Sulphur River canyon and the Smoky River.
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.
The road is not maintained in the winter.
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.
Equestrian: Additional fee of $4.00/night/horse 1 on-site water trough provided for horses.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | -31° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 13° | -25° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 18° | -13° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 27° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 34° | 28° | 81° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 43° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 49° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 49° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 41° | 11° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 45° | 29° | -7° | 69° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 19° | -6° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 12° | -24° | 41° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area - Hikers Canyon Campground · Alberta Parks · 0 mi · 11 sites
- Smoky River South Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta Parks · 3 mi · 22 sites
- Sheep Creek Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta Parks · 16 mi · 6 sites
- Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park · Alberta Parks · 25 mi · 87 sites
- Big Berland Provincial Recreation Area · Alberta Parks · 34 mi · 18 sites
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