Non-potable water can be found throughout the campground from manual hand pumps, plan to arrive with your own supply for drinking and cooking. Motorized watercraft is NOT permitted on Chinook Lake. There are no firewood sales in the campground. Arrive with your own supply.
Store all food and scented items in a hard-sided vehicle or storage locker if provided. Leaving scented items unattended, even for a few minutes, puts visitors and wildlife at risk..
Chinook Provincial Recreation Area, AB
Description
This gem of Alberta's southern Rockies is in Chinook Provincial Recreation Area, 8 km west of Coleman off Hwy 3. Chinook Campground features over...[more]
Book a Site at Chinook Provincial Recreation Area, AB
Overview
Description
This gem of Alberta's southern Rockies is in Chinook Provincial Recreation Area, 8 km west of Coleman off Hwy 3. Chinook Campground features over 90 well-treed sites in 4 different fully reservable camping loops including a tenting loop. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or swimming in beautiful Chinook Lake, or hike and mountain bike on the trails. In winter enjoy the groomed cross-country ski trails.
For more information, visit Park Webpage.
Booking Window
Fri Oct 04 2024 - Thu Jan 02 2025
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 90 Day(s) in advance.
Season Dates
To view specific season dates please select an option below:
Individual Campsites (most are open from mid-May until September)
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- E-biking
- Fire Pits
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hand Launch
- Hiking Trail
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Pit/Vault toilets
- Shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Water Hand Pump
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Park
Rates do not reflect taxes (GST), discounts, amenity fees (such as power hookups or water hookups) or incremental charges.
Cancellations/Refunds
It is important to review the Rules so you are aware of Alberta Parks refund policies concerning the following:
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
49.66889, -114.60611
49°40'8"N, 114°36'22"W
Chinook Lake campground is located 8km west of Crowsnest Pass on Hwy. 3, then North on Allison Creek Rd for 6km on gravel access. Visit Chinook Lake
49.66889, -114.60611
49°40'8"N, 114°36'22"W
Chinook Lake campground is located 8km west of Crowsnest Pass on Hwy. 3, then North on Allison Creek Rd for 6km on gravel access. Visit Chinook Lake
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