Alberta Parks · Alberta
Castle Provincial Park - Beaver Mines Lake Campground
Alberta Parks · Alberta, Canada · in Castle Provincial Park
- Sites
- 79
- Hookups
- 79 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Cost
- Unserviced $28 CAD per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,797 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 403-627-1165
84 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Beaver Mines Campground is found in Castle Provincial Park, 20 km west of Pincher Creek on Hwy. 507, 10 km southwest on Hwy. 774 and 5 km south on an access road. This scenic spot offers sites suitable for RVs and tents. Most are surrounded by trees and some have a beautiful view of the lake.
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.
Sewage: Sewage disposal stations are located in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 16° | -32° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 12° | -28° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 22° | -12° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 26° | 5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 34° | 24° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 43° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 52° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 51° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 45° | 29° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 33° | 14° | 65° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | -1° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 14° | -19° | 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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